Engineering Jobs in Dalton Whitfield County, GA

Operations Day Support

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely unload raw materials and supplies (drums, totes, equipment) using a forklift.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, including washing down equipment, cleaning, sweeping, and material disposal.
• Prepare and ship empty totes, waste containers, and pallets as required.
• Pressure wash and paint tanks to maintain facility standards.
• Operate aerial lifts for facility and equipment access as needed.
• Label process piping and vessels to ensure accurate identification.
• Stock and organize supplies within process areas.
• Clean the interior of process vessels following safety and quality standards.
• Assist with and support maintenance activities as directed.
• Manage and organize facility documents and records.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks such as weed control and minor pavement or cement repairs.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

We are seeking an Infrastructure and Application Management Services Director to oversee IT Services and Application Management Services (AMS).

This role is responsible for directing the teams that deliver IT shared services across the global Shaw organization. This includes oversight of the IT Service Desk, International IT Support, and Application Managed Services (AMS) for large-scale platforms for Cloud enterprise systems and applications. The role will also manage third party service provider engagements and may hire contractors as needed to meet the company’s IT service demands.

Reporting to the Vice President of IT User Experience, this position ensures that Shaw associates and facilities around the globe receive high-quality 24/7 IT service. This role will collaborate with Sr IT and business leaders—both domestic and international—to define IT service strategies that support business and digital objectives. These strategies are executed through direct and indirect reporting structures and are measurable by leveraging performance indicators aligned with IT and business service level agreements.

This role emphasizes service excellence and user experience in alignment with Shaw’s IT strategy and The Shaw Way. It also includes mentoring and coaching associates who demonstrate leadership potential, passion, and sound judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for end user shared support services.
• Lead the application managed services (AMS) program strategy
• Foster a high-performance culture across vendor and internal teams.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders globally to align services with enterprise goals.
• Lead strategic planning for technology refresh support, service innovation, and AI adoption for service delivery.

Operational Oversight

• Provide direction for outsourced delivery of service desk and AMS operations.
• Oversee capital planning and OPEX budgeting for end user services.
• Direct service delivery improvements through KPIs, SLAs, and ITIL-aligned processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across all service areas.

Innovation & Transformation

• Lead transformation efforts for a global IT services model, including AMS programs
• Lead adoption of service-related AI, automation, and digital workplace tools.
• Champion user-centric service models and agile delivery practices.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage global relationships with key partners for service delivery engagements.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost optimization for shared services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the engagement and ensure effectiveness of third-party Application Managed Services for key Shaw enterprise systems, such as Oracle Fusion, internal mainframe systems, packaged imaging system, pricing solutions, etc. ensuring SLA/KPI compliance and service quality.
• Lead enterprise transformation efforts and provide strategic direction for global IT Service Desk 24x7 support.
• Lead and support the International IT Support Manager and IT support personnel.
• Drive transformation in IT service quality; implement continuous improvement to resolve service issues while focusing on cost optimization efforts.
• Contribute to the development of strategic IT infrastructure and service direction.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to assess service needs and ensure the IT Service organization is structured to meet them.
• Monitor KPIs for the performance and efficiency of service areas and third-party service providers to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Develop and manage capital and operating budgets for the IT service organization and AMS program.
• Set, monitor, and communicate departmental goals.
• Apply the Performance Experience (PX) model to manage team performance.
• Hire, develop, and allocate staff to support business needs.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and committees as needed.
• Travel up to 15%.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to lead managers, set goals, and evaluate performance.
• Customer service and user experience focus.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and invoice processing.
• Goal-oriented with a strong drive to exceed expectations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative work style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and integrity.
• Embraces and promotes change in a dynamic environment.
• Committed to ongoing training and development for self and team.
• Manage corporate resources efficiently and cost-effectively.

Required Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related field
• 8+ years in AMS and IT shared services leadership roles with proven experience in managing large-scale AMS engagements.
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes and AMS operating models.
• Experience in ticketing tools (e.g. Service Now/ADO) and SLA/KPI-driven delivery environments.
• Proven experience in global service transformation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with industrial computing in manufacturing and distribution environments is a plus.
• Experience in multi-technology AMS environments.
• Familiarity with automation and AI-driven AMS solutions.
• International business and travel experience preferred.
• Experience with ServiceNow preferred.

Work Schedule/Location: This position is a hybrid position based in Dalton, GA, with the expectation that you will be in the Dalton, GA office for a minimum of three (3) days per week. The days to be onsite are flexible, with the exception of some scheduled mandatory management and team meetings, scheduled in-person business meetings, and/or specific days at the manager’s request. Hybrid schedule is subject to change in the future.

Because of the in-office requirements, candidates must either reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Account Manager – Health & Beauty

Creative Plastics

Dalton, GA

Creative Plastics is looking to hire an Account Manager to join our Health and Beauty Sector. As an Account Manager, you will develop and maintain long-term relationships with a portfolio of accounts. Account managers are intimately involved in the design, development, project management, production and delivery of customized displays and fixtures. Successful Account Managers not only develop lasting and meaningful relationships with clients, but also proactively take charge and manage the fine details and collaborate closely across multiple teams to ensure the highest quality product is ready to ship on time.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep and broad understanding of the customer’s brand and strategic direction so as to develop targeted solutions that deepen their commitment to Marketing Alliance Group.
• Identify, specify and help close new business opportunities within existing account(s).
• Collaborate with customer to determine scope of projects and document details required to create renderings and establish costs.
• Communicate and elevate customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure resolution of issues internally and with the customer.
• Proactively provide updates to the customer and address potential issues in a timely and detailed manner.
• Lead cross functional team meetings (design, engineering, production, etc.) to review projects and engage appropriate team members to ensure all parties are on track with project requirements, scheduled milestones, and deliverables.
• Proactively communicate the status of projects with appropriate personnel to assure potential issues are effectively communicated and handled in a timely manner.
• Facilitate change requests to ensure all parties are informed of schedule and financial impacts.
• Prepare status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Ensure project deliverables meet/exceed quality standards and confirm receipt of shipments with customer.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify successful project elements and lessons learned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent pertinent experience.
• 5 years of relevant Account Management or Project Management Experience; preferably for a manufacturer of Retail Displays and Fixtures.
• Experience in the Health & Beauty industry is desired
• Advanced time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated flexible team-player who requires minimal supervision, with the persistence to follow through on commitments in a timely manner.
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced, deadline driven environment, as well as a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Marketing Alliance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job description:

Quality Control Manager

Creative Plastics – Dalton, GA

Work Location: Fulltime Onsite

**Relocation Assistance will not be provided.

Monday-Thursday

7:00am - 5:30pm

We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Quality Control Manager to take full ownership of our Quality Management System across the Health & Beauty division. This role oversees quality from incoming raw materials through final assembly and pack-out, ensuring every display shipped meets customer specifications, aesthetic standards, and regulatory requirements. This leader will drive Golden Sample and Limit Sample alignment, lead CAPA initiatives, and build a strong culture of quality across production floors and global manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the Quality Management System across extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, fabrication, and assembly operations
• Ensure alignment to Golden Samples and Limit Samples across all production runs and suppliers
• Drive CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) initiatives using structured root cause analysis
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality assurance standards and inspection criteria
• Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Establish measurable quality metrics to reduce defects, scrap, and customer returns
• Specify and validate quality requirements for incoming raw materials and suppliers
• Oversee raw material inspections, in-process checks, and final product audits
• Lead and develop a team of quality auditors and production supervisors
• Standardize inspection procedures and ensure consistency across shifts and global production partners
• Maintain quality documentation, sampling plans, and reporting systems
• Prepare and present data-driven quality performance reports to senior leadership
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field
• Previous Quality Control Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong process auditing and root cause analysis skills
• Experience implementing and managing CAPA systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, fabrication, and assembly
• Ability to establish and monitor measurable quality KPIs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ERP systems
• Experience with sampling procedures, quality data reporting, and inspection standards
• Munsell Color Test (or equivalent)
• Basic gage usage and measurement tools knowledge
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing environment

Ideal for someone who is:

• Takes full ownership and accountability for quality performance
• Leads by example and builds a culture of quality on the production floor
• Is data-driven and uses metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Holds teams and suppliers accountable to measurable standards
• Is comfortable challenging processes and driving change
• Balances hands-on floor presence with strategic system development
• Can standardize processes across multiple shifts and global partners
• Communicates clearly and confidently with both operators and executive leadership

Marketing Alliance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.