Manager, Quality

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 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:

Florence, AL

Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the quality assurance program in support of manufacturing objectives and sales goals to achieve operational excellence, superior product, service quality and customer satisfaction.

• Ensures an ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality management system and other required certifications and approvals are maintained in accordance with Southwire standard processes.
• Leads Quality department efforts to support production processes and Culture of Zero goals and objectives are met in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Oversees customer engagement for customer quality audits, responses, returns, complaints and other quality related matters.
• Drives implementation of proactive quality improvement projects and problem solving processes including utilization of applicable root cause analysis tools.
• Standardizes product inspection and testing methods to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Supports and ensures local deployment and utilization of company‑wide systems such as SAP Quality Management.
• Utilizes operations and quality data to drive change.
• Develops, fosters and maintains relationships throughout the company to foster collaboration and teamwork leading to continued success and growth of the local site.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years quality management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in ISO 9001:2015 management systems compliance, continuous improvement and standard quality and operational excellence tools required.
• Excellent analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities with strong interpersonal and leadership skills required.
• Excellent computer and data management skills required.

• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQM) strongly preferred.
• Wire and cable experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with residential and commercial cable testing requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of ICEA, AEIC, CSA, UL and ASTM testing standards a plus.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools a plus.
• Previous experience with SAP QM a plus.
  
  Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred.

• 401k with matching
• Family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental and vision)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Long and short-term disability
• Supplemental insurance plans
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Advancement and 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.