Supervisor, Operations

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 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:

Hawesville, KY

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, team members, 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 team members. The Supervisor has autonomy to adjust production plans by managing resources to support the overall Value Stream goals and Customer Demand.

• Safety Management:
  Promote a culture of zero incidents by continuously monitoring safety rules and requirements (dress code, PPE, reporting requirements, machine guarding).
• Safety Investigations:
  Lead the completion of incident investigations at the event’s time, including root cause and corrective action; escalate as needed.
• Risk Assessments:
  When necessary, complete risk assessments and hazard recognition; respond to team member safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Safety Communications:
  Communicate safety violations, concerns and hazards to management.
• Maintenance Requests:
  Create maintenance work orders for alteration or repair of safety hazards.
• Human Capital:
  Acts as a Management Representative during off-business hours (weekends/holidays) and participates in shift rotation; staffing control to ensure resources are in place, manage vacation leaves, job movements, and participate in interviews.
• Operational Excellence:
  Lead Tier 1 Daily Accountability process with Team Leaders; facilitate the Daily Huddle Process.

• Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  5+
• Field of Expertise:
  Manufacturing

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience preferred
• Preferred Field of Expertise:
  Manufacturing
• Lean Certifications preferred

Reports To (Supervisor Title):
Value Stream Manager;
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members:
Yes;
Direct Reports Job Title(s):
Machine Operators;
Number of Direct Reports: 10+

Travel:
None

Workplace Setting:
In Office / On Site (4+ days a week)

• Attracts Top Talent
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Financial Acumen

• 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
• Parental Leave
• & 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.