Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the role

Shaw is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer. This role is responsible for leading projects, and the training, coaching and mentoring of continuous improvement resources for Plant WD in Dalton, GA. This position is also responsible for deploying corporate continuous improvement initiatives within Plant WD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning activities to assure project deliverables and other work are produced timely and outcomes are achieved in accordance with established protocols and procedures, including planning and facilitation of annual strategic planning.
• Facilitate assigned team activities such as team meetings, kaizen events, and project deliverables.
• Act as an expert consultant to project teams and plant management on program decisions, strategy, design, and analysis methods; lead investigations (with internal and/or external experts) to support process improvement efforts when needed.
• Investigate and innovate with new technologies that promote Continuous Improvement behaviors, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency.
• Work closely and collaboratively with teams.
• Provide thought leadership and participate in division process improvement programs.
• Lead objective annual assessments on the health of Continuous Improvement, LSW, and Tier systems across the plant.
• Help grow revenue and profitability by improving quality and lead times that add value for customers.
• Be accountable for improvements in associate engagement, safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.
• Responsible for attracting, retaining, and growing manufacturing‑level process improvement resources.
• Oversee the growth and development of continuous improvement trainees at all levels across the facility.
• Increase associate engagement across the facility.
• Demonstrate superior leadership abilities; develop and establish long‑term relationships.
• Maintain clear, effective written and verbal communication at individual and divisional levels; ensure transparency and clarity of the business plan, short‑term initiatives, and how individual employees support each.
• Document activities and develop feedback reports to communicate project outcomes, findings, and activities to collaborators; calculate and report savings related to activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Green Belt preferred.
• Passion for a culture of continuous improvement; presence and leadership to enact plant and divisional change; exceptional ability to coach internal and external teams.
• Proven extensive use of Kaizen, Leader Standard Work, Standard Work, and 5S tools.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work on several projects simultaneously and under tight schedules.
• Knowledge of data collection and interpretation; Black Belt preferred.
• Experience in project management, associated principles, and tools preferred.
• Tenacity to accomplish tasks, follow‑through, and meet deadlines.
• Lead change‑management efforts to ensure seamless, flawless execution and engage support from divisional leadership to the process level.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop detailed, comprehensive execution strategies and plans.
• Develop and support productive relationships with business partners.

Skills

• Drive Results
• Plan & Organize
• Influence Others
• Coach & Develop
• Build Trusting Relationships

Schedule

8‑hour non‑rotating shift; hours fall to in‑punch day; observed calendar; shift starts AM.