Accelerated Management Experience

Job Title

Accelerated Management Experience

Position Overview:

The AMX role provides high-potential OMTs with accelerated, hands-on leadership experience that builds the capabilities required to lead teams and support department-level operations in a manufacturing environment.  Must be an active participant in the current OMT cohort at the time of application to be eligible for the AMX program.

Position Overview

The Accelerated Management Experience Program (AMX) is a structured leadership development program designed to prepare high-potential Operations Management Trainees (OMTs) for frontline and mid-level leadership roles within manufacturing. 

Participants will progress through: 

• Supervisor-level leadership responsibilities (direct team oversight)
• Assistant Department Manager responsibilities (department-level leadership support)

This role provides trainees with hands-on leadership experience, exposure to people management and operational decision-making, and the opportunity to develop the competencies necessary to lead in a manufacturing environment. 

The AMX program aligns with Shaw’s commitment to developing a strong internal leadership pipeline through experience-based learning, coaching, and real-time accountability

Core Responsibilities (Applicable Across Both Roles) 

These expectations apply throughout the AMX experience and form the foundation of leadership capability: 

Operational Execution & Results

• Support daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency targets are met
• Monitor workflows, adjust priorities, and resolve issues to maintain continuous production
• Utilize problem-solving techniques (e.g., root cause analysis) to address operational challenges

People Leadership & Team Engagement 

• Lead and influence hourly associates through clear expectations, communication, and accountability
• Foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and high performance
• Provide coaching, feedback, and recognition to support individual and team development

Safety & Compliance 

• Ensure adherence to all safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Model safe behaviors and reinforce compliance across the team
• Proactively identify risks and take action to mitigate operational or safety concerns

Communication & Collaboration 

• Communicate effectively across shifts, departments, and leadership levels
• Partner with HR, maintenance, engineering, and support teams to resolve issues and improve performance
• Facilitate team discussions that connect daily work to broader business goals

Continuous Improvement Mindset 

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and team performance
• Support or lead initiatives related to efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
• Demonstrate adaptability and learning agility in a fast-paced environment

Rotation 1: Supervisor (Frontline Leadership Rotation) 

Primary Focus: Execution of day-to-day operations through direct team leadership 

Key Responsibilities 

• Directly supervise a small team (typically 3–5 associates)
• Manage daily staffing, scheduling, and workload allocation
• Ensure team adherence to production standards and operating procedures
• Address immediate operational challenges (staffing gaps, equipment issues, quality concerns)
• Conduct regular check-ins with team members and provide real-time feedback
• Reinforce consistent execution of standard work and expectations

Key Leadership Behaviors

• Drives consistency and reliability in team performance
• Demonstrates quick decision-making in operational situations
• Maintains a stable, organized work environment
• Builds trust through fairness, communication, and visibility

Rotation 2: Assistant Department Manager (Developmental Rotation)

Primary Focus: Scaling from team-level leadership to department-level ownership and strategic contribution 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support department manager in overseeing larger operational area(s)
• Analyze performance metrics (safety, quality, productivity) and identify improvement opportunities
• Contribute to staffing strategy, workforce planning, and talent development
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives impacting department performance
• Provide leadership guidance and coaching to supervisors and frontline leaders
• Participate in decision-making related to operational priorities and resource allocation

Key Leadership Behaviors

• Demonstrates systems thinking and broader business acumen
• Balances short-term execution with long-term improvement
• Coaches leaders (not just individuals) to drive performance
• Influences outcomes across teams, not just within direct span

Core Competencies 

• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Influence
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
• Adaptability & Learning Agility

Leadership Competencies 

• Accountability & Ownership
• Initiative and Bias for Action
• Coach and Support
• Development of Others

Experience & Qualifications 

• Current participant in the OMT program (required)
• Demonstrated strong performance in rotation(s)
• Proven ability to:
• Lead or influence others
• Deliver results in a manufacturing environment
• Adapt to changing priorities and environments

What Success Looks Like (Program Outcomes) 

Participants successfully completing AMX will be able to: 

• Effectively lead teams and drive daily operational performance
• Demonstrate readiness to transition into Assistant Department Manager roles
• Exhibit strong leadership behaviors, decision-making capability, and business acumen
• Serve as a pipeline for future department-level leadership roles

Work Shift

1 (United States of America)

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities