Quality Supervisor

Southwire Company; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, a leader in wire and cable production, seeks a Quality Supervisor to lead frontline quality in an ISO 9001 facility, ensuring inspection, testing, and lab activities meet standards.

The role manages quality personnel, drives data-driven improvements, supports internal and external audits, and ensures compliance with UL/CSA/ICEA standards. Required 5–7 years in manufacturing quality; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma
• Specialized Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Years of Experience: 5-7 Years
• Field of Expertise: Manufacturing quality environment, leading frontline quality teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop frontline quality personnel in inspection, testing, and lab activities
• Allocate work and resources to balance production needs and quality priorities
• Ensure compliance with quality system requirements and product standards
• Oversee measurement equipment calibration and suitability for use
• Drive containment, investigation, escalation, and follow-up on quality issues
• Review quality data to identify trends and risks; maintain quality records

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

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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?

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 followâup
• 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 problemâsolving 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: Bachelorâs degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

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

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Bachelorâs degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, or a related disciplineTraining 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

Standing: 30%

Walking: 15%

Working Conditions

Office

Laboratory

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Safety Vest

Radio/Walkie

Drives Results

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
• & 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.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus Mississippi