Operations Management Trainee (OMT)- Spring Cohort

Shaw IndustriesShaw IndustriesDalton, Georgia, United States
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Posted

9/4/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$63k - $94k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Trainees will participate in an 8-week leadership and technical training program before being assigned to a manufacturing facility. In the facility, they will collaborate with engineering staff to apply technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to ongoing projects.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials, or Automation Engineering, or Operations Management. Previous co-op or internship experience is preferred but not required.

Key skills

Leadership developmentManufacturing operationsProcess engineeringProject engineeringTechnical engineeringAutomation engineeringIndustrial engineeringProblem-solvingCommunicationChange managementAction planningRelationship building

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Shaw Industries

Industry

Construction

Employees

36

Size

10,001+ employees

A flooring haven for your dream haven. Beautiful, lasting floors available in carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, stone and turf.

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Job categories

ManufacturingEngineeringManagement & Leadership

Description

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 an 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) Housing is provided during your initial 8-week initial training period Housing/relocation assistance is also available for onsite training. What you’ll do: As an OMT, you will begin with an 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, we 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 gives 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, and 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 achieving 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.

Requirements

  • Leadership development
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Process engineering
  • Project engineering
  • Technical engineering
  • Automation engineering
  • Industrial engineering
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Change management
  • Action planning
  • Relationship building

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Housing assistance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health savings account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • 401K
  • Retirement plans
  • Product discounts
  • Adoption assistance

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