Supervisor, Maintenance

Southwire Company, LLC; Florence (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

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Professional Growth

Parental Leave

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Florence, AL to lead the maintenance team, ensure safe, efficient operation, and drive reliability across plant equipment and processes.

You will coordinate daily schedules, allocate resources, respond to emergencies, mentor technicians, and uphold safety and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement across the maintenance department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 5 years experience in industrial maintenance.
• Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Certified Maintenance Technician (CMT) or similar.
• 8+ years in industrial maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Resource Management

Root Cause Analysis

Failure Mode And Effects Analysis

Equipment Maintenance

Strategic Communication

Continuous Improvement Process

Shop Drawing

Electrical Systems

Purchasing

Computerized Maintenance Managements

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or higher

Certified Maintenance Technician (CMT) or similar

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 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:Florence, AL

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum education level: High school diploma

Minimum years of experience: 5 years experience in industrial maitenance

Preferred Education & Experience

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

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes

Number of Direct Reports: 5-10

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Kneeling/Stooping: 10%

Driving: 10%

Standing: 20%

Sitting: 20%

Walking: 30%

Pushing/Pulling: 10% Weight: 45

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Extreme Heat/Cold

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Confined Spaces

Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals

Loud Noise

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Power Tools

Heavy Machinery

Competencies

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

Skills

• 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:

• 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.