Turf Fiber Technical Manager

Shaw Industries

Turf Fiber Technical Manager leading technical and innovation initiatives within Shaw's Turf business unit. Collaborating with sales and manufacturing teams for product development and quality support.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBainbridge • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in polymer chemistry and engineering, with a strong focus on turf fiber and color operations. Proven ability to lead product development initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

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Polymer ChemistryTurf Fiber OperationsProduct DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Fiber ExtrusionTurf Compound FormulationProcess TroubleshootingProduct CertificationLab Studies Coordination

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingBusiness AcumenTeam InfluenceMotivational Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Green Label PlusCradle-to-Cradle

Industry Keywords

Turf ManufacturingSustainabilityIntellectual Property ProtectionCross-Functional TeamsMarket Innovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage technical initiatives within the turf fiber and color operations by providing leadership in the following areas:
Collaborate with Turf sales, marketing and business leadership to understand market drivers and translate these into innovation of new products and platforms.
Align with vendors and internal sourcing partners for evaluation of new raw materials for enhanced performance, value and sustainability.
Strategically coordinate all product development to ensure intellectual property (IP) protection is achieved to maintain future competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Provide technical support for turf manufacturing and fiber color operations by troubleshooting quality and process issues in order to identify and implement solutions.
Responsible for coaching and supporting direct reports, providing a motivating work environment, and growing future leaders in the organization.
Design and coordinate lab studies, pilot trials, and production trials (XRs, MTRs, and TPRs) to develop appropriate fiber extrusion, and turf compound formulations and coatings, backing constructions, and process settings that will achieve performance and costing goals for new products.
Ensure that the products being developed meet all global safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements and industry standards, as well as requirements for necessary product certifications by outside entities (e.g., Green Label Plus, Cradle-to-Cradle, etc).
Ensure that company assets, including supplies, fixed assets, raw materials, and intellectual property, are protected.
Lead and/or serve on cross-functional teams, product development teams, and technical groups promoting sustainable product design that meets or exceeds all performance requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four year degree in polymer chemistry or engineering field is required.
A minimum of 5+ years' experience in turf/turf fiber OR 10+ years other plastics/extrusion manufacturing experience is required.
Ability to travel (primarily domestically) - 50%
Forward-looking, adaptive thinker with a strong, critical mindset
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including refined presentation skills
Strong business acumen
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential business information
Ability to understand major enterprise and business issues and challenges
Ability to lead and influence a team of cross-divisional internal leaders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Community partner
Philanthropic giving
Volunteerism
Future workforce development