Job Title

Director of Innovation: Strategy & Execution

Position Overview

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of flooring? Do you thrive on leading teams to envision, create, and bring innovative products to life? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. As the Director of Innovation at Shaw Industries , you'll play a pivotal role in driving forward our vision for cutting-edge products and processes for our residential division . You'll lead a talented team of innovators, collaborating across departments to revolutionize the flooring industry. If you're ready to shape the future of flooring and leave a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on our journey to redefine what's possible in flooring innovation.

The Director of Innovation plays a crucial role in driving the strategic direction of product development and process improvement initiatives within Shaw Industries. This position requires a forward-thinking individual with a deep understanding of the flooring industry, market trends, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an innovation strategy for Shaw’s residential flooring products and processes for new product development.

• Become strategically aligned with each brand to ensure that both hard surface and carpet innovation are seeking the right solutions.

• Collaborate with, support and/or lead embedded technical innovation and development personnel across the company to speed up commercialization of key business initiatives identified.

• Prepare a schedule for new product development.

• Be comfortable working with and seeking optimum solutions with team members from various groups including R&D, brand, product, sustainability, sourcing, quality, engineering, sales, marketing and manufacturing.

• Foster a culture of innovation within the organization by promoting collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Work closely with internal stakeholders to solicit ideas, gather feedback, and drive innovation initiatives. Make certain that innovation initiatives are properly supporting long term as well as shorter term business plans.

• Use cost accounting techniques to estimate potential value, payback, and ROI for new products.

• Be achievement oriented with a history of blending engineering, creativity and management ability.

• Embody customer-centricity by ensuring that Shaw’s various customers are the focal point of all decisions related to innovation project and process execution.

• Ability to translate complex technical issues into simple terms.

• Intellectual Property: Identify and protect valuable inte llectual property through patents, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property rights. Work closely with legal counsel to secure and defend the company’s innovations.

• Develop strategic innovation relationship with international or domestic suppliers.

  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Design or related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or product/equipment design and optimization.

• Strong technical skills and expertise in areas such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, product development, or materials science.

• Proficiency in CAD software and prototyping tools for design and fabrication of prototypes.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Experience with project management and agile development methodologies is a plus.

• Passion for innovation and a desire to make a meaningful impact through technology and engineering.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

As we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we might determine the need to postpone in-person interviews to ensure the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and the community. In this case, we can accommodate with a phone or video interview, and will schedule an in-person interview for a later date. The method by which you interview does not impact your standing as a candidate for this position.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex , COREtec , Patcraft , Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, visit www.shawinc.com .

If you need any additional assistance or accommodation or have questions, please contact us at shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com