VP Manufacturing- Commercial- Calhoun, GA

VP Manufacturing- Commercial- Calhoun, GA

Calhoun, Georgia, United States Are you looking for more? At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need: The VP Manufacturing is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations across assigned facilities to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and scalability. This role develops and executes manufacturing strategies aligned with business objectives and drives operational excellence across the organization.

What you'll do:

• Collaborates with the executive team to develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversees plant operations, production planning, and process improvement initiatives across multiple locations.
• Ensures manufacturing operations deliver on safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Leads initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance product quality and consistency.
• Drives standardization of processes, KPIs, and operational excellence practices across sites.
• Partners with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to align resources and optimize production capabilities.
• Develops long-term capacity planning strategies to meet growth and innovation needs.
• Oversees investment in new technologies, automation, and infrastructure to modernize operations.
• Builds and leads a high-performing team of plant leaders and manufacturing professionals.
• Establishes a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Engages with key customers, suppliers, and partners to ensure alignment on operational capabilities and commitments.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, environmental, and internal standards.
• Develops and manages manufacturing budgets, capital expenditures, and performance reporting.
• Collaborates with the executive team to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the company's vision and goals.
• Provides visionary leadership to drive growth and innovation.
• Identifies and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansions.
• Leads initiatives to enhance the company's market presence and competitiveness.
• Provides strong leadership to department heads and teams.
• Fosters a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Identifies and assess risks to the company's success.
• Implements effective risk management strategies.
• Drives a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Leads initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Builds and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What you have: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience. 15+ years relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience. 10+ years of management experience

What you're good at: Clear expertise as a strategic leader. Leads through other leaders by setting strategy and direction, while allowing other leaders to set tactical operations. Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations while preserving relationships. Focused on and responsible for the function's productivity and collective impact. Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills. Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively. High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data. Proficient using Microsoft Suite of products. High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

What else? This employee will be responsible for direct reports. Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.