Specialist, MFG - Production Planning and Control

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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 job‑site power and lighting solutions.

The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services such as 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.

Location:

Heflin, AL

The Lean Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods. The Lean Specialist will participate in multiple projects and apply continuous improvement techniques leveraging Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to solve problems (DMAIC) and build new capabilities. This position is a change agent who challenges organizational leaders to drive continuous improvements and removes organizational barriers to continuous improvement processes.

• Assist the Lean Leader and/or lead cross‑functional projects designed to analyze and design the sequence of operations and workflows to improve efficiencies.
• Assist in controlling studies pertaining to cost, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.
• Interfacing with other departments to identify improvement opportunities to drive high quality and efficient processes.
• Help mobilize problem‑solving teams and supporting groups to streamline processes.
• Co‑facilitate Kaizen events as appropriate to expand skills in driving continuous improvements in operations and office areas.
• Share best practices with other site Lean Specialists and develop coordinated plans.

• BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–5 years of business experience showing progressive responsibility.
• Participated in continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts and enabled efficiency, effectiveness, and tangible financial benefit.
• Hands‑on and demonstrated experience with continuous improvement programs up to and including deployment of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated successful project leader experience and acumen.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to interpret and determine a way forward.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to achieve Green Belt Certification within 12–18 months.

The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work in an office environment or in a manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting for 8 or more hours at a time.

• Nimble Learning
• Customer Focus
• Plans and Aligns
• Balances Stakeholders
• Action Oriented

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual 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
• More

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.