MFG Supervisor

Company Overview:

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 andjobsite 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, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Job Description:

Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating hourly team members in the performance of their assigned duties. Ensuring that company goals of safety, quality and production are met while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

Description of Duties and Resposabilities:

• Motivate perse workforce in lean processes and safety goals
• Provide personal counseling and keep team members informed of policies and discipline of such policies, procedures and operational changes. Enforce company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Proactive involvement in maintaining safety rules, conducting team member safety meetings, safety education, and improving safety awareness throughtout the organization by correcting unsafe behaviors as they happen
• Initiate and attend meetings to ensure continuous improvement in processes and work habits. Coordinate and encourage team member involvement in team building meetings and projects
• Minimize scrap and maximize efficiency and productivity according to goals for the facility
• Monitor labor reports, payroll reports and make daily updates to computer reports, and cooperate witth all other departments and shifts
• Maintain good housekeeping to improve safety and material flow
• Troubleshooting production problems, coordinating with tool attendant to make sure tools and equipment are available. Initiate continuous process improvements

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred, Engineering a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience supervising production personnel (or similar), preferably including a dynamic shop floor environment
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems and basic electrical principles. Ability to use standard electrical and mechanical measuring devices (i.e. multimeter, micrometer, calipers)
• Solid oral, written and listening communication skills in English
• Requires enthusiam, initiative, and effective judgement in a fast-paced, result-oriented environment. Able to respond effectively to sudden and frequent changes in priorities
• Experienced in computer use of manufacturing software
• Continuous mental and/or visual attention to manufacturing functions. Frequent standing/walking throughout a 12-hour period, with significant time on the production floor
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, frequent pulling, pushing and bending. This position will involve work "on" and "off" the shift. The ability to perform visual inspection, including color vision, is a necessity.

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Drives Results

Courage

Decision Quality

Financial Acumen

Communicates Effectively

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Inpidual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave

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.