Supervisor, Maintenance - Production Assembly

Southwire Company; Heflin (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in ensuring operational excellence and safety. This role involves assembling mechanical and electrical systems, supervising maintenance activities, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, along with proven leadership capabilities. Join a company that values innovation and growth, offering competitive compensation and a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and well-being. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in maintenance with a focus on safety and reliability.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
• Manage workforce scheduling, preventive maintenance, and parts ordering.

Skills

Mechanical Repair Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Safety Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Jigs and Fixtures

Job description

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Supervisor, Maintenance - Production Assembly

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: Heflin, AL

Assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts/components and/or electrical/electronic systems to make subassemblies, assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures and miscellaneous equipment. Fits, aligns, calibrates and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements; repairs units or products that have failed to meet requirements. The maintenance supervisor will provide leadership to the entire maintenance department with a clear vision for a value-added maintenance team with a strong focus on reliability. This individual will be responsible for supervising and leading the maintenance team in such a way that promotes a safe, positive, productive, and engaged work environment as well as encourages total employee involvement. Will supervise and/or support all aspects of maintenance including, but not limited to, workforce scheduling, spare parts availability, special projects, reliability of equipment, inspection process, preventive maintenance functions, parts ordering, record keeping, etc. Must have reasonable knowledge of complex mechanical and electrical repair procedures, mechanical drive trains and components, basic electrical systems, and plant infrastructure, i.e., boilers, air compressors, and process water systems. Expected to be flexible on schedule arrangements, including weekends.

Southwire Job Description

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Safety Management
• Promote a Culture of Zero by continuously monitoring safety rules and requirements (i.e. dress code/PPE/reporting requirements/machine guarding)
• Lead the completion of Incident Investigations at the time of the event, including root cause and corrective action. Responsibility to escalate.
• When necessary, complete risk assessments and hazard recognition.
• Respond to employee safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Communicate safety violations, employee safety concerns and/or identified safety hazards to management.
• Create Maintenance Work Order for alteration or repair of safety hazards.
• Assist with development of safe work procedures and/or job hazard analyses.
• Participate in safety initiatives and facilitate participation.
• Single point of contact for site evacuation/shelter in place.

Human Capital
• Performance Management
• Provide coaching and feedback.
• Establish goals and objectives.
• Career Development planning and discussions.
• Document work performance and administer discipline.
• Employee Engagement and responding to eNPS identified priority drivers.
• Acts as a Management Representative during off-business hours (such as weekends and holidays) - shift rotation.
• Resource management.
• Ensure the right resources are in the right place to run the operation.
• First point of escalation for employee/personnel issues.
• Participates in turnover analysis.
• Staffing control – manage vacations, leaves, job movements, etc. to ensure adequate staffing.
• Participate in interviews of new candidates.
• Establish training plans to include new hires, new to position, cross training, etc.
• Approval of employee’s timecard in ADP on a daily basis.

Operational Excellence
• Leads Tier 1 Daily Accountability process with Team Leaders.
• Facilitate the Daily Huddle Process.
• Problem solving/analyzing.
• Managing Incomes/outcomes.
• Drive results vs plan.
• Continuous Improvement – use and execute tools to promote operational excellence.

Attracts Top Talent
Drives Results
Courage
Decision Quality
Communicates Effectively

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.