A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Starkville, MS Plant
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing production, providing leadership to the manufacturing team, and facilitating the production process to ensure the achievement of all manufacturing objectives. This person works with the Leads, employees, and other members of management in their facility to oversee the production floor, manage the human capital plan, drive operational excellence, and direct capacity management.
The Operations Supervisor is a Front-Line Leader responsible for Human Capital within their span of control. They are responsible for the performance and development of the front-line employees. The Supervisor has autonomy to adjust production plans by managing resources to support the overall Value Stream goals and Customer Demand.
• Promote a Culture of Zero by continuously monitoring safety rules and requirements (i.e., dress code/PPE/reporting requirements/machine guarding)
• Provide coaching and feedback, establish goals and objectives, career development & planning and discussions, document work performance and administer discipline.
• Acts as a Management Representative during off-business hours (such as weekends and holidays) - shift rotation• Resource management
• Operational excellence
• Ensure the right resources are in the right place to run the operation.
• Establish training plans to include new hires, new to position, cross training, etc.
• Approval of employee’s timecard in ADP daily
• Leads Tier 1 Daily Accountability process with Team Leaders
• Problem solving/analyzing
• Drive results vs plan
• Continuous Improvement – use and execute tools to promote operational excellence
Skills
Lean manufacturing
Continuous Improvement Process
Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma
Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
Field of Expertise: Industrial manufacturing, wire and cable.
Minimum Education Level: Associateâs Degree
Years of Experience: 8-11 Years
Field of Expertise: Industrial manufacturing, wire and cable.
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 10+
None
Moving: 25%
Standing: 25%
Sitting: 25%
Walking: 25%
Office
Plant/Warehouse Floor
Various Shifts
Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays
Heights/Elevated Platforms
Loud Noise
Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Radio/Walkie
Benefits We Offer:
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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