Operations Supervisor — Lean, Growth & Training

Southwire Company; Carrollton (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth

Parental Leave

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC, a leading North American wire and cable producer, seeks a Supervisor, Operations. You will coordinate daily production activities, lead a skilled team, and enforce safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement.

This role reports to management and requires strong staff development and cross-functional collaboration on workflow optimization. You will oversee scheduling, training, and performance coaching for a 10+ direct-report team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level is High School Diploma with 5–7 years in industrial manufacturing, wire and cable.
• Preferred Associate's Degree with 8–11 years in a similar setting.
• Experience managing teams in a production environment and applying Lean/6S principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations by supervising the production/technical team and maintaining schedules.
• Coach staff on procedures, safety protocols, and performance expectations.
• Assist manager with strategy, goals, and alignment to organizational priorities.
• Ensure work complies with industry standards, safety regulations and policies.
• Provide training and mentorship to develop team members' skills and performance.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to optimize workflow and achieve targets.
• Monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive efficiency by introducing process improvements and best practices.
• Lead day-to-day operations and ensure production targets are met.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across operations.
• Perform other duties and comply with policies and standards.
• Manage staff performance and development toward department goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Process

Good Manufacturing Practices

Workflow Management

Quality Control

Accountability

Production Planning

Environment Health And Safety

Investigation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC, a leading North American wire and cable producer, seeks a Supervisor, Operations. You will coordinate daily production activities, lead a skilled team, and enforce safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement.

This role reports to management and requires strong staff development and cross-functional collaboration on workflow optimization. You will oversee scheduling, training, and performance coaching for a 10+ direct-report team.