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Operations Management Trainee (OMT)- Spring Cohort

Shaw Industries Inc

Dalton, GAFull-time$63–94K/yrSeen 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$63–94K/yr
Location
Dalton, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Shaw’s OMT program attracts top engineering talent to launch a high‑impact career in manufacturing and leadership, blending technical expertise with leadership development, and empowering trainees to contribute meaningful results from the start while preparing them for entry‑level engineering roles.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Motivational FitBuild Trusting RelationshipsExecute Action PlanInitiate ActionDeliver Compelling CommunicationFacilitate Change

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Materials Engineering or Automation Engineering or Operations Management or Related Technical FieldsCo‑Op or Internship Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Shaw Plant 7C, 2208 S Hamilton Street, Dalton, GA 30721, USA

Full time

R-155966

Job Title

Operations Management Trainee (OMT)- Spring Cohort

Position Overview

Operations Management Trainee

Shaw’s OMT program is designed to attract top engineering talent ready to launch a high-impact career in manufacturing and leadership. Our newly enhanced training blends technical expertise with leadership development and empowers trainees to contribute meaningful results from the start. Graduates of the program consistently advance into influential leaders, often shaping the future of our business .

If you’re ready to accelerate your career and make a lasting impact, this is your opportunity .

About us:

Shaw Industries is more than a n industry leading flooring company – we are an organization built of dedicated people working to provide the best quality flooring solutions to our customers across residential, commercial, and outdoor markets worldwide.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 17,000 associates ; we are dedicated to values of inclusivity, sustainability, and making this world a better place for our people and our customers .

Location:

  • Dalton, Georgia and Southeast United States (specific locations listed below)

  • H ousing is provided during your initial 8-week initial training period

  • H ou sing / relocation assistance is also available for onsite training.

What you’ll do:

  • As an OMT, you will begin with a n 8-week onsite training in Dalton, Georgia; this training includes learning about our company, products, facilities, processes, people , your fellow OMT’s , and (of course) leadership development.

  • After the 8-week onsite training, you will be partnered with a manufacturing facility that will best utilize your skills and interests to develop yourself and the plant.

  • Here, w e empower and encourage our trainees to work with our engineering staff and apply both knowledge and problem-solving skills to ongoing facility projects ; these often include tackling real-world issues and give s trainees valuable technical experience for a successful career start.

  • Upon successfully completing the program (around 6 months ) , you will have the chance to interview for positions that align with your unique talents and career aspirations.

  • Almost all of our OMT graduates get offered a permanent role at a facility as an entry-level engineer soon after training ends. Potential roles often include Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Technical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, a nd more .

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Automation Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical fields.

  • Co-op or internship experience is much preferred but not required .

What you get:

  • Purpose and meaningful work from the very beginning.

  • A company dedicated to developing you as a leader , enabling you to shape your own path, and aiding you in achiev ing your career goals .

  • A culture of authenticity , mutual support, continuous innovation, and effective leadership .

  • A team with strong values of ethics, respect, sustainability, inclusivity, and more.

Competencies:

  • Motivational Fit

  • Build Trusting Relationships

  • Execute Action Plan

  • Initiate Action

  • Deliver Compelling Communication

  • Facilitate Change

Benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Housing provisions and assistance as outlined above

  • Life insurance and disability coverage

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Employee assistance program

  • Health savings account

  • Paid Time Off

  • Parental Leave

  • 401K and Retirement Plans

  • Product discounts for employees

  • Adoption assistance

  • Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)

  • And much more.

Salary: $63-94K/year and advancement opportunities

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | hours may vary depending on facility and training schedule needs

Specific Locations: Dalton, GA ; Andalusia, AL ; Aiken, SC ; Columbia, SC ; Bainbridge, GA ; Thomson, GA ; Cartersville, GA ; Ringgold, GA ; Adairsville, GA ; Calhoun, GA ; and more

Apply today and help us build a better future, together .

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.

A history of success, a future of possibility

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

Global Flooring Provider

Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

Learn more (https://shawinc.com/Company-Profile)

Operational Excellence

Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

Learn more (https://shawinc.com/Our-Operations/Manufacturing)

Award Winning

The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

Learn more (https://shawinc.com/Company-Profile/Awards)

We Sustain Human Ability

At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?"

Learn More (https://shawinc.com/Our-Impact/Sustainability)

Community Partner

From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively.

Learn More (https://shawinc.com/Our-Impact/Community-%281%29)

In The News

There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more!

Learn More (https://shawinc.com/Newsroom)

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