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Shaw Industries

<div>Job Title
Turf Fiber Technical Manager
Position Overview
Shaw Industries is looking for a Technical Manager to manage technical and innovation initiatives within the Turf Fiber and Color processes supporting Shaw&rsquo;s Turf business unit. The Turf Fiber Technical Manager will fill a key role within Shaw&rsquo;s larger enterprise technical organization collaborating with other leaders on broader initiatives spanning all of Shaw&rsquo;s flooring businesses.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile &amp; stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.
Position Overview:<ul><li>
Manage technical initiatives within the turf fiber and color operations by providing leadership in the following areas:</li><li>
Collaborate with Turf sales, marketing and business leadership to understand market drivers and translate these into innovation of new products and platforms.</li><li>
Align with vendors and internal sourcing partners for evaluation of new raw materials for enhanced performance, value and sustainability.</li><li>
Strategically coordinate all product development to ensure intellectual property (IP) protection is achieved to maintain future competitive advantage in the marketplace.</li><li>
Provide technical support for turf manufacturing and fiber color operations by troubleshooting quality and process issues in order to identify and implement solutions.</li><li>
Responsible for coaching and supporting direct reports, providing a motivating work environment, and growing future leaders in the organization.</li></ul>
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Coordinate with internal customers (Manufacturing, R&amp;D, Marketing, Sourcing, Sustainability, etc.) to determine performance requirements and target costing for new products.</li><li>
Design and coordinate lab studies, pilot trials, and production trials (XRs, MTRs, and TPRs) to develop appropriate fiber extrusion, and turf compound formulations and coatings, backing constructions, and process settings that will achieve performance and costing goals for new products. Follow the development process from inception to product release.</li><li>
Interface with customers, Manufacturing, QE, and Tech Services to ensure that the appropriate testing protocols are in place for the finished product.</li><li>
Collaborate with manufacturing groups to negotiate priorities and ensure that trials are run efficiently and with minimal impact on scheduled production orders.</li><li>
Initiate process and/or product construction modifications for existing products to enhance performance or reduce costs.</li><li>
Ensure that the products being developed meet all global safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as requirements for necessary product certifications by outside entities (e.g., Green Label Plus, Cradle-to-Cradle, etc).</li><li>
Interface with Global Sourcing, raw material vendors, and equipment vendors to stay abreast of new technology and exchange information on technical issues regarding raw materials and equipment.</li><li>
Ensure that company assets, including supplies, fixed assets, raw materials, and intellectual property, are protected.</li><li>
Lead and/or serve on cross-functional teams, product development teams, and technical groups promoting sustainable product design that meets or exceeds all performance requirements.</li><li>
Assist in installation and startup of new equipment, as needed.</li></ul>
Foundational Competencies:<ul><li>
Drive Results</li><li>
Deliver Compelling Communication</li><li>
Build Trusting Relationships</li><li>
Demonstrate Strategic Influence</li><li>
Make Effective Decisions</li><li>
Lead Change</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul><li>
Four year degree in polymer chemistry or engineering field is required.</li><li>
A minimum of 5+ years' experience in turf/turf fiber OR 10+ years other plastics/extrusion manufacturing experience is required.</li><li>
Ability to travel (primarily domestically) - 50%</li><li>
Forward-looking, adaptive thinker with a strong, critical mindset</li><li>
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including refined presentation skills</li><li>
Strong business acumen</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential business information</li><li>
Ability to understand major enterprise and business issues and challenges</li><li>
Ability to lead and influence a team of cross-divisional internal leaders</li></ul>
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM<div>
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</div></div>

Turf Fiber Technical Manager

<div>Job Title
Procurement Services Representative - Global Sourcing
Position Overview
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.
The Procurement Services Representative I supports Shaw&rsquo;s Strategic Procurement Model through accurate execution of transactional purchasing activities, administrative duties, and internal customer support. This role provides foundational procurement experience and is ideal for early-career professionals looking to grow within a dynamic supply chain environment.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Transactional Procurement Execution &ndash; Perform daily P2P (procure-to-pay) activities including requisition processing, purchase order entry and edits, item maintenance, and resolution of match exceptions</li><li>
Compliance Support &ndash; Execute processes to ensure transactional alignment with sourcing strategies, supplier utilization policies, and internal approval workflows. &middot; Customer Service &amp; Issue Resolution &ndash; Serve as a subject matter expert in the P2P Process, providing prompt support (training, issue resolution, etc.) to internal customers for procurement-related inquiries, including service requests. Escalate non-routine issues to senior team members or supervisors.</li><li>
Relationship Management &ndash; Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely issue resolution and service excellence.</li><li>
Effective Communication &ndash; Communicate clearly and professionally with peers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers. Use written and verbal communication to share updates, ask questions, and ensure understanding of basic procurement processes.</li><li>
Documentation &amp; Data Maintenance &ndash; Maintain procurement documentation and ensure data accuracy in ERP and procurement systems.</li><li>
Team Collaboration &ndash; Partner with colleagues, suppliers, and other departments to ensure purchasing accuracy and service quality.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain management, business administration or related field and 0-3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or professional customer service roles strongly preferred. HS Diploma and 3-5 years of procurement, supply chain, or customer service experience can be considered.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc)</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc)</li><li>
Interest in emerging tools like AI platforms (e.g., Copilot, GPT) Key Skills:</li><li>
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.</li><li>
Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively to diverse audiences.</li><li>
Collaborative: Team player committed to supporting the Procurement Operations team and all stakeholders by supporting strategic sourcing supply chain objectives.</li><li>
Growth Mindset: A growth and learning mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and professional development.</li><li>
Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task correctly with concern for all areas involved.</li><li>
Ability to Prioritize: Evaluates needs and obtains the resources necessary to complete tasks.</li><li>
Category Knowledge: Knowledge and skills required to execute the procurement process across multiple, diverse categories. &middot; Good Organizational Skills: Resourcefulness and ability to handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously.</li><li>
Analysis/Problem Assessment/Judgment: Uses experience and knowledge to identify issues which hinder the achievement of the procurement process.</li></ul>
Competencies:<ul><li>
Communicate Effectively</li><li>
Adapt &amp; Change</li><li>
Learn &amp; Apply</li><li>
Collaborate</li><li>
Apply Work Standards</li></ul>
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM<div>
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</div></div>

Procurement Services Representative - Global Sourcing

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Turf Fiber Technical Manager

Procurement Services Representative - Global Sourcing