Quality Supervisor

Southwire Co.; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Advancement & Professional Growth

Parental Leave

More

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead frontline quality execution in a manufacturing facility ISO 9001 environment, producing products certified to UL/CSA/ICEA standards. You will oversee inspection, testing, and laboratory activities, drive quality process adherence, and develop frontline quality capability to prevent defects.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, balancing resources for production and quality priorities, and directing containment and investigations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience leading frontline quality teams in a certified production and laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop frontline quality personnel in inspection, testing, and lab activities.
• Balance resources to support production needs and quality priorities.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and verification activities adhere to quality system requirements.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensure its suitability for use.
• Direct containment, investigation, escalation, and follow‑up on quality issues.
• Review quality data and reports to identify trends, risks, and areas needing attention.
• Support internal and external audits and customer or certification body visits.
• Manage staff performance and development to achieve department goals.

Skills

Regulatory Requirements

Quality Control

Quality Management Systems

Product Inspection

Document Control

Troubleshooting

Workflow Management

Laboratory Testing

Calibration

Team Oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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: Starkville, MS Plant

Job Summary

The Quality Supervisor leads frontline quality execution within a manufacturing facility operating under an ISO 9001 quality management system and producing products certified to applicable industry standards such as UL, CSA, and/or ICEA. This role manages quality personnel responsible for inspection, testing, and laboratory activities, ensuring consistent application of quality processes, effective use of resources, and development of frontline quality capability to support production and prevent defect escapes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline quality personnel supporting inspection, testing, and laboratory activities
• Assign work and balance resources to support production needs and quality priorities
• Ensure inspection, testing, and verification activities are executed consistently and in accordance with quality system requirements
• Oversee measurement and test equipment in the quality laboratory, including calibration, maintenance, and suitability for use
• Ensure proper execution of quality controls required to support applicable product standards
• Direct response to quality issues through containment, investigation, escalation, and follow‑up
• Review quality data and reports to identify trends, risks, and areas requiring attention
• Ensure quality records, test results, and system entries are accurate, timely, and complete
• Build technical and problem‑solving capability within the quality team through coaching and training
• Support internal audits, external audits, and customer or certification body visits
• 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: High School Diploma

Specialized Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: In a manufacturing quality environment Leading or supervising frontline quality person

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or a related discipline Training or certification related to quality systems, inspection, testing, or continuous improvement

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Experience leading quality teams in a manufacturing environment with certified products and laboratory measurement activities.

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 5-10

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting: 5% Weight: 25

Crawling: 10%

Standing: 30%

Sitting: 40%

Walking: 15%

Working Conditions

Office

Laboratory

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Loud Noise

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Radio/Walkie

Competencies

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

Skills

• Regulatory Requirements
• Quality Control
• Quality Management Systems
• Product Inspection
• Document Control
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Workflow Management
• Laboratory Testing
• Calibration
• Team Oriented

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.