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This role serves as the recognized technical expert for primary backing and associated manufacturing processes while leading quality assurance, continuous improvement, product development, and technical training initiatives.\nThe position drives manufacturing excellence through process control, product innovation, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration. It ensures alignment with customer expectations, corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and Shaw's long-term business objectives while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, service, cost competitiveness, and continuous improvement. This position combines technical leadership, people leadership, and project management responsibilities to support both existing operations and future growth opportunities\nKey Responsibilities:\nTechnical Leadership & Innovation\nServe as Shaw's recognized technical leader in primary backing, carpet backing, and related manufacturing technologies.\nMaintain comprehensive technical expertise in soft surface materials, yarn, fiber, carpet, backing products, and associated manufacturing processes.\nParticipate in local and global equipment, technology, and process development initiative efforts from concept through commercialization and commoditization.\nCollaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to identify and implement innovative solutions.\nAudit industry patents and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and risks affecting Shaw's business.\nQuality & Continuous Improvement\nLead and oversee all plant quality assurance and quality management activities from raw materials through finished goods.\nEstablish and maintain quality systems aligned with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and corporate expectations.\nLead variation reduction efforts through corrective and preventive action programs.\nIdentify and implement process improvements that improve product quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.\nDevelop systems for material utilization, inventory control, and process optimization.\nEnsure products consistently meet end-use customer expectations and performance requirements.\nLeadership & Talent Development\nLead, develop, and coach quality and technical teams, including quality manager, engineers, coordinators, technicians, and support personnel.\nCreate and sustain education and training programs for plant management, supervisors, technicians, operators, and emerging leaders.\nBuild organizational capability by developing technical expertise throughout manufacturing operations.\nFoster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.\nProvide technical mentoring and support across multiple manufacturing disciplines and functions, both in carpet and backing.\nProject & Process Management\nInitiate, plan, coordinate, and execute technical projects and manufacturing initiatives.\nAuthorize and manage Material Trial Requests (MTRs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and pilot plant trials.\nAnalyze and communicate trial results, recommendations, and key findings to senior leadership.\nConduct technical studies using structured scientific and analytical methodologies and maintain complete documentation.\nLead product qualification efforts, field testing programs, and process validation activities.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nServe as the primary liaison among manufacturing, technical services, quality, planning, process engineering, product development, R&D, supply chain, sales, marketing, and procurement.\nBuild and maintain strong partnerships with divisional and plant leadership teams.\nAct as the primary technical contact for key equipment suppliers, raw material suppliers, and strategic partners while maintaining preferred supplier status.\nSupport customer, supplier, and vendor evaluations, audits, and problem-solving activities.\nProvide technical input to strategic agreements, customer issues, and legal matters involving products and manufacturing processes.\nProblem Solving & Operational Excellence\nLead technical problem-solving efforts across backing and carpet manufacturing operations.\nAnalyze process and product performance data to identify improvement opportunities.\nDevelop and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, service, and cost performance.\nSupport manufacturing teams in resolving customer, supplier, and process-related issues.\nApply strong mechanical, analytical, and statistical problem-solving skills to complex technical challenges.\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor's degree required.\nDegree in Engineering, Textile Engineering, Chemistry, Operations Management, or related technical discipline preferred.\nAdvanced degree is preferred.\nExperience\nMinimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing, technical, quality, or engineering experience.\nPrevious leadership experience in carpet, backing, fiber, extrusion, weaving, non-woven, yarn, or related manufacturing environments preferred.\nDemonstrated success in project management and cross-functional leadership.\nExperience leading technical, quality, or operational improvement initiatives.\nSix Sigma Black Belt certification or demonstrated ability to obtain certification preferred\nTechnical Skills\nStrong understanding of carpet, backing, yarn, fiber, and related manufacturing processes.\nKnowledge of process control, quality systems, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools, including spreadsheets, statistical software, and reporting systems.\nAbility to interpret technical data and make sound business recommendations.\nKey Competencies:\nLeadership\nEstablish Strategic Direction\nLead Change\nCoach & Develop Others\nBuild Trusting Relationships\nBusiness Excellence\nCustomer Focus\nContinuous Improvement\nOperational Excellence\nResults Orientation\nInnovation & Growth\nEncourage Innovation\nStrategic Thinking\nDecision Making\nAdaptability and Continuous Learning\nCollaboration\nEffective Communication\nInfluencing Skills\nCross-Functional Partnership\nTeam Development\nBusiness Imperatives\nInnovation: Foster innovation, adaptability, and continuous learning to create competitive advantages.\nPeople: Develop talent, build trust, and strengthen organizational capability.\nStrategy: Execute action plans effectively while influencing alignment across functions.\nGrowth: Drive customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and sustainable 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