Supervisor, Operations

Southwire Company, LLC; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Professional Growth

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Quality Supervisor for the Electrical Test Lab to lead HV/MV cable testing and validation. You will manage testing equipment, ensure compliance with standards and regulations, and drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and reliability.

You will lead a team of technicians, coordinate with production and design for validation activities, and oversee safety and process improvements to support high-volume cable production and new

Qualifications

• HV and MV electrical test lab experience
• 5–7 years in electrical test lab environments
• Strong working knowledge of ICEA, IEC, and AEIC regulations
• Experience leading testing on cable products and witness testing

Responsibilities

• Manage operation, training, and maintenance of Electrical Test equipment (Faraday Cage, AC/DC test gear, De-ionized Water system)
• Lead a team to meet finished goods daily/monthly goals
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and quality objectives
• Coordinate with Materials Test and Operations for samples and non-conformances
• Support development team in validation and factory acceptance testing of new cables
• Drive fault-detection and root-cause analysis with manufacturing teams
• Oversee witness testing at the Huntersville facility
• Ensure timely completion of IFE's and Safety Interactions

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Process

Good Manufacturing Practices

Workflow Management

Quality Control

Accountability

Production Planning

Environment Health And Safety

Investigation

SAP Applications

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Tools

None

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:Huntersville, NC

Job Summary

The Quality Supervisor for Electrical Test Lab is responsible for leading all testing, inspection, and validation activities associated with high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) copper cable products. This role ensures that cable products meet customer specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality objectives through the execution of electrical, mechanical, and process validation testing.The supervisor leads a team of technicians and test operators, manages laboratory and production test equipment, ensures compliance with safety requirements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the operation, training, and performance of maintenance on all Electrical Test equipment including Faraday Cage, AC and DC test equipment, De-ionized Water system, and testing procedures
• Responsible for team development, drives team performance to ensure all Finished Goods daily and monthly goals are met or exceeded
• Strong working knowledge of ICEA, IEC, and AEIC industry regulations
• Ensures the right people, skills, and materials are in place to support electrical test operations
• Ensures Electrical Test department has a steady supply of raw materials, consumables, and equipment to prevent any delays in testing
• Daily engagement with Material Test and Operations for samples, test failures, and management of non-conformances
• Leads fault detection efforts for all cable failures to properly identify fault location; works with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and address root cause of faults
• Primary Point of Contact for all witness testing of cables performed at the Southwire Huntersville facility
• Key member of development team assisting Design Engineers in validation and factory acceptance testing of new cable configurations and prototypes
• Ensures timely completion of all IFE's and Safety Interactions

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: HV and MV Electrical Test Lab

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Associateas Degree

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise:

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical testing of AC and DC cables (and test lab equipment)

Spans of Control

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

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 25%

Standing: 25%

Sitting: 25%

Walking: 25%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Loud Noise

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Radio/Walkie

Competencies

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

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Workflow Management
• Quality Control
• Accountability
• Production Planning
• Environment Health And Safety
• Investigation
• SAP Applications

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.