Director, Assembled Solutions

Southwire Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southwire Company LLC is seeking a seasoned Product Leader to manage a team of product managers, shape strategic plans, and drive marketing and lifecycle activities for a major product category. The role emphasizes market research, customer insights, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, production, and logistics.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 8–11 years of experience; a Master’s degree and PMP/Six Sigma are preferred. Remote work is available, with none travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading product teams to define strategy and roadmap.
• Ability to translate market research into product requirements.
• Strong business sense and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of product managers to develop and executive business plans, manage capacity, and direct marketing programs for a significant product or product category, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinates market research to evaluate product requirements and identify enhancements to current features and functionality.
• Designs and implements marketing strategies, including product direction, advertising, packaging, pricing, and future development plans, while overseeing the product's life cycle.
• Advises with managers on key business issues, providing leadership on solving complex problems and optimizing processes within the assembled solutions function.
• Develops tactical and operational plans for the assembled solutions department, ensuring alignment with broader company strategies and customer requirements.

Skills

Market Research

Value Propositions

Analytical Skills

Accountability

Forecasting

Ideation

Product Lining

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

PMP/Six Sigma certification

Job description

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Company: Southwire Company LLC

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, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Location:Remote

Job Summary

Leads a team of product managers to develop and executive business plans, manage capacity, and direct marketing programs for a significant product or product category, ensuring alignment with business goals. Coordinates market research to evaluate product requirements and identify enhancements to current features and functionality. Designs and implements marketing strategies, including product direction, advertising, packaging, pricing, and future development plans, while overseeing the product's life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Adjusts departmental strategies to align with organizational goals, ensuring the assembled solutions department supports business growth and operational objectives.
• Advises with managers on key business issues, providing leadership on solving complex problems and optimizing processes within the assembled solutions function.
• Allocates resources efficiently across projects and teams, ensuring that adequate personnel, materials, and budget are available to meet production and delivery goals.
• Develops tactical and operational plans for the assembled solutions department, ensuring alignment with broader company strategies, production schedules, and customer requirements.
• Ensures compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards across all assembled solutions operations to mitigate risks and maintain operational integrity.
• Collaborates with internal teams, including engineering, production, and logistics, to ensure that assembled solutions meet customer specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Defines key performance indicators and benchmarks for the assembled solutions department, using these metrics to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manages the recruitment and development of the team, ensuring that new hires and current employees have the training, support, and leadership needed to excel in their roles.
• Ensures quality and consistency across assembled solutions, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that all products meet high-quality standards and customer expectations.
• 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.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Masterâs degree Licenses/Certificates: Certification in project management or related field (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) Years of Experience: 12-14 Years

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 5% Standing: 90% Sitting: 5%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Drives Results

Communicates Effectively

Business Insights

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Values Differences

Skills

Market Research

Value Propositions

Analytical Skills

Accountability

Forecasting

Ideation

Product Lining

Business Development

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
• & 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.