Process Improvement Engineer

If you're energized by solving complex problems, building data-driven solutions, and partnering with leadership to improve efficiency, quality, and cost, this role is built for you.

At Shaw, you’ll grow your technical expertise, lead meaningful projects, and contribute to a culture of innovation within a global, Berkshire Hathaway‑backed organization.

Join us and help create smarter processes, better data systems, and a stronger future for manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of the plant annual budget and maintain product costing
• Analyze plant performance data and provide recommendations based on reporting, observations, and time studies
• Partner with Plant / Department Managers to improve manufacturing processes across efficiency, safety, quality, and cost
• Identify and support cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as Plant Data Champion by creating, automating, and maintaining tools (Splunk, Excel, Power Automate, etc.)
• Transform plant data into actionable insights that support operational and financial decisions
• Support inventory accuracy and identify opportunities in material flow and usage
• Assist with BOMs, materials, and orders within systems (USF2 or similar ERP)
• Partner with Green Belt / Black Belt teams and participate in CI initiatives
• Serve as Waste Champion and support plant-wide process improvement programs (CITI)
• Assist in development of process improvement tools and training of team members
• Support co-ops, OMTs, and cross-functional teams as needed
• Perform other duties as directed by the IE Manager

Required Competencies

• Drive Results
• Innovate
• Demonstrate Good Judgment
• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree (Industrial Engineering or related field preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and act on data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ability to learn data and automation tools
• Interest or experience in continuous improvement / Lean manufacturing environments
• Ability to communicate insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Must be able to manage time effectively and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to learn systems, tools, and plant processes
• Willingness to complete Green Belt / Black Belt and CI training
• Ability to travel for training and work overtime as needed

Shaw Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance and pet insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off and parental leave
• 401(k) with retirement plans
• Employee product discounts
• Gym membership discounts
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton & Cartersville locations)
• And more