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: Florence, AL
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.
Ensures adherence to safety policies and protocols so that jobs are performed safely.
Discusses functional assignments with the Planner on complex job packages and reports craft recommendations to Planner for improving work procedures and plans.
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.
Keeps stakeholders informed on deviations to scheduled activities and communicates KPI performance.
Coordinates and completes emergency and urgent (break-in) jobs in an efficient manner.
Reviews work packages of planned work orders and recommends necessary changes and ensures work packages are accurately completed and returned promptly.
Participates in root cause analyses for consequential and/or assigned incidents.
Manages craft training and development and ensures annual skills assessment completion.
Acts as a Management Representative during off-business hours (such as weekends and holidays)and manages daily operations including safety adherence, work scheduling, progress tracking, team member communication and engagement, team member timecard management, job coordination, training and development, performance management, resource allocation, and acts as the first point of escalation for personnel issues.
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: High school diploma
Minimum years of experience: 5 years experience in industrial maitenance
Preferred education level: Associate’s degree or higher
Licenses/Certificates: Certified Maintenance Technician (CMT) or similar certification
Preferred years of experience: 8 plus years in industrial maintenance
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes
Number of Direct Reports: 5-10
Travel: None
Kneeling/Stooping: 10%
Driving: 10%
Standing: 20%
Sitting: 20%
Walking: 30%
Pushing/Pulling: 10% Weight: 45
Office
Plant/Warehouse Floor
Various Shifts
Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays
Extreme Heat/Cold
Heights/Elevated Platforms
Confined Spaces
Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals
Loud Noise
Hard Hat
Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes
Power Tools
Heavy Machinery
Courage
Financial Acumen
Drives Results
Decision Quality
Attracts Top Talent
Communicates Effectively
Resource Management
Root Cause Analysis
Failure Mode And Effects Analysis
Equipment Maintenance
Strategic Communication
Continuous Improvement Process
Shop Drawing
Electrical Systems
Purchasing
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
Benefits We Offer:
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.
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation. As such, we are continually improving our products, studying how they’re used in the field, and assessing the needs of our customers to find new and better ways to solve the problems facing the industry. We strive to ensure that every product we develop helps increase safety, improve productivity, reduce manpower, save time and save money — both on and off the jobsite. After all, we don’t just want to produce the most wire products. We want to produce the best wire products.
