Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s (Shaw) Amanda Edwards, Vice President of Enterprise Excellence, has been named as one of 12 outstanding leaders who make up the 2025 class of Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame inductees. Edwards and the other inductees will be recognized during the 15th annual WiM SUMMIT conference, taking place from October 12-14 in Chicago, Il.
The Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame was created in 2019 by the Women in Manufacturing Association to recognize those who have made, or are making, significant contributions to the manufacturing industry while supporting, promoting and inspiring other women in manufacturing.
“Amanda exemplifies what it means to lead with both strength and sincerity,” says Susan Farris, Executive Vice President – Enterprise Experiences at Shaw. “Her ability to inspire trust through transparency, challenge the status quo, and elevate those around her through genuine connection has made a lasting impact on our culture. She is a passionate collaborator who contributes to the best possible outcomes for Shaw people and the enterprise.”
Edwards has been an innovative leader at Shaw for 23 years. From her early days as an associate industrial engineer, where she honed her abilities in project management, budgeting and process improvement, to her current position as Shaw’s first female executive in an operations position as Vice President of Enterprise Excellence, Amanda has consistently demonstrated leadership and excellence. Recognized as a trailblazer in manufacturing leadership, Amanda has driven over $17 million in cost savings through strategic innovation and mentored 35+ women globally, championing the next generation of female leaders. Her visionary leadership in WiN (Women's Innovation Network), industry councils and community outreach exemplifies a legacy of excellence, empowerment and transformative impact.
ABOUT WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING (WiM)
The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is a global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing
industry. It provides year-round support to more than 33,000 individual members representing more than 3,000 manufacturing companies from 50 U.S. states and 75 countries. WiM encompasses manufacturers of all types and welcomes individuals from every job function—from production to the C-suite. Membership is available to anyone working within or with the manufacturing sector.