Industrial Engineer - Samples Operations

Job Title Industrial Engineer - Samples Operations Position Overview Why Shaw? At Shaw, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on a highly visible part of our business. As an Industrial Engineer supporting our Samples Division, you'll partner across operations, merchandising, planning, vendor management, digital print, and distribution to improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase capacity, and accelerate speed to market. This role offers broad exposure to multiple business functions and the opportunity to lead initiatives that directly influence operational performance and customer experience. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Shaw combines the stability of a global industry leader with the opportunity to drive meaningful change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do As an Industrial Engineer, you will identify opportunities, analyze data, and lead improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence across the Samples Division. Key Responsibilities Lead process improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, service, and cost performance. Analyze workflows, labor utilization, and operational data to identify and implement efficiency improvements. Develop and maintain labor standards, time studies, and performance metrics. Create, track, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational dashboards. Manage and support operational and capital budgeting activities. Evaluate supplier performance, material selection, and cost optimization opportunities. Assess and improve product flow throughout the supply chain to increase speed and reduce waste. Monitor capacity and utilization across multiple operational areas and recommend improvements. Lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation. Support capital projects by developing business cases and measuring return on investment. Troubleshoot operational systems and recommend process enhancements. Conduct data-driven analysis and provide recommendations to business leaders. What Makes You Successful You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy solving complex business problems, working with data, leading projects, and influencing change across a diverse organization. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Operations Excellence, or related fields. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Understanding of financial concepts such as budgeting, cost analysis, product costing, and performance metrics. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong organizational and project management abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies. Experience conducting time studies, labor analysis, and capacity planning. Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects. Knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing, or distribution operations. Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms. Skills & Competencies Process Improvement Industrial Engineering Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Capacity Planning Data Analytics Cost Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Project Leadership Root Cause Analysis Operational Excellence Change Management What You'll Gain Visibility across multiple business functions Opportunity to lead impactful projects Exposure to senior business leaders Career growth opportunities within Shaw A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement If you're passionate about improving processes, solving business challenges, and driving measurable results, we'd love to hear from you. #ShawIND #LI-CL1 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 as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.