Mgr, Maintenance & Engineering

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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 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, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being ofthe communities in which we work and live.

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Location:

BREMENEAST

Manages a team of maintenance and engineering professionals responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Is accountable for team performance, equipment uptime, and the successful execution of preventive and corrective maintenance strategies. Adapts departmental priorities in response to operational needs, resource availability, and production demands. Makes decisions within defined policies and procedures and receives direction from senior leadership as needed.

Provides hands-on technical guidance to team members, cross-functional partners, and external vendors.

• Manages maintenance and engineering operations to support equipment availability, system reliability, and production performance across multiple work areas.
• Directs work flow of engineers, technicians, and maintenance staff, ensuring timely completion of preventive maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinates processes and assignments related to work order prioritization, downtime response, and vendor support across shifts and functional departments.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards through routine audits, inspections, and documentation control.
• Implements asset management strategies, including spare parts inventory control, reliability-centered maintenance planning, and equipment lifecycle analysis.
• Advises internal stakeholders on technical options for equipment upgrades, layout changes, and long-term infrastructure investments.
• Attends cross-functional meetings to align departmental goals with broader operational initiatives, facility expansions, or system upgrades.
• Hires, trains, and develops team members by supporting onboarding, skills development, and performance improvement plans.
• Evaluates performance of direct reports through regular coaching, annual reviews, and alignment of objectives with department priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Licenses/Certificates:
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent

Years of

Experience:

5-7 Years

Field of Expertise:
Managing maintenance and engineering resources

Licenses/Certificates:
Professional Engineer (PE) license

Project Management Professional (PMP)
OSHA 30-Hour General…