Supervisor, Operations

Southwire Company; Huntersville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC, a leading North American wire and cable producer, is seeking a Quality Supervisor for the Electrical Test Lab at its Huntersville facility.

You will lead testing, inspection, and validation of HV and MV cables, manage a team of technicians, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement. This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a chance to contribute to reliability across products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years in HV/MV electrical test lab.
• Subject matter expert for electrical testing of AC and DC cables.

Responsibilities

• Manages maintenance and operation of Electrical Test equipment including AC/DC test gear and related systems.
• Develops and leads team performance to meet finished goods daily and monthly goals.
• Ensures compliance with ICEA, IEC, and AEIC industry regulations.
• Ensures resources and materials are in place to support testing.
• Leads fault-detection to identify root causes and coordinate with manufacturing.
• Primary point of contact for witness testing at Southwire Huntersville.
• Supports design engineers in validation and factory acceptance testing.
• Completes IFE and Safety Interactions in a timely manner.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Good Manufacturing Practices

Workflow Management

Quality Control

Accountability

Production Planning

Environment Health And Safety

SAP Applications

Education

High School Diploma

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 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

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%

Walking: 25%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Radio/Walkie

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Good Manufacturing Practices

Workflow Management

Quality Control

Accountability

Production Planning

Environment Health And Safety

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
• & 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: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord