Supervisor, Maintenance
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Supervisor, Maintenance
Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. 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.
Location:
Villa Rica West Georgia Distribution Center
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Supervisor ensures completion of planned maintenance work selected for the daily schedule through maintenance coordination. The Maintenance Supervisor is also responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance team, ensuring the seamless continuation of work in progress as outlined in the work schedule. This role includes the prompt execution of emergency work orders received directly from Operations, requiring quick decision-making and effective resource allocation.
The Supervisor holds full management responsibility for their crew, including ensuring safety compliance, maintaining high standards of work quality and efficiency, assessing team skills, facilitating training and development, and handling administrative personnel matters. This position plays a critical role in maintaining operational continuity and supporting the overall performance of the maintenance department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures adherence to safety policies and protocols so that jobs are performed safely.
- Manages the daily work schedule, informs craft of work assignments, and ensures work order workflow adherence
- Ensures that plant equipment, tools, and materials are available before starting a job and follows up on jobs to determine progress and status of the daily work.
- Coordinates and completes emergency and urgent (break-in) jobs in an efficient manner.
- Manages craft training and development and ensures annual skills assessment completion.
Required
Education & Experience:
Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma Years of
Experience:
5-7 Years Field of Expertise: 10+ years of multi-craft maintenance experience, or 3+ years of maintenance supervisory experience in Industrial Maintenance Preferred Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Associate's Degree Licenses/Certificates:
Certified Maintenance Technician (CMT) or similar certification Years of
Experience:
8-11 Years Field of Expertise: 7+ Years of maintenance supervisory experience or 10+ years of multi-craft maintenance experience in Industrial Maintenance Field of Expertise:
Education and or experience combination. Spans of Control
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members:
Yes Number of Direct Reports: 5-10 Travel Travel:
None Physical Requirements Kneeling/Stooping: 10% Driving: 10% Standing: 20% Sitting: 20% Walking: 30% Pushing/Pulling: 10% Weight: 45 Working Conditions Office Plant/Warehouse Floor Various Shifts Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays Extreme Heat/Cold Heights/Elevated Platforms Confined Spaces Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals Loud Noise Equipment Hard Hat Computer/Keyboard Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Power Tools Heavy Machinery Competencies Attracts Top Talent Drives Results Courage Decision Quality Financial Acumen Communicates Effectively Skills Equipment Maintenance Shop Drawing Purchasing Strategic Communication Failure Mode And Effects Analysis Electrical Systems Resource Management Root Cause Analysis Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Continuous Improvement Process
Benefits We
Offer:
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.
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