Team Lead

Southwire Company; Carrollton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & Pension

Insurance Packages

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance

Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

More

Job summary

Southwire Company is seeking a Team Lead to work with operations to support production planning and machine coordination in their area of responsibility. The role focuses on ensuring a smooth production flow from raw materials to finished goods.

The position emphasizes safety, hands-on training, troubleshooting, and contributing to cost-reduction efforts, with leadership oversight and continuous improvement in a factory setting.

Qualifications

• Strong decision-making and analytical problem-solving.
• Ability to influence and train others professionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; knows when to elevate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel/Word/PowerPoint a plus.
• Effective multitasking and strong organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Maintain Southwire’s Zero culture and ensure safe, quality work habits.
• Coordinate training for new hires and provide 30/60/90 feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; support day-to-day operations.
• Support cost-reduction efforts in manufacturing methods and dimensional control.
• Actively participate in cell-level huddles and assist leadership as needed.
• Verify hour-by-hour production rates and monitor performance.
• Assist in other activities as directed by Plant Leadership.

Skills

Decision-making

Influence training

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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?

Location:SCUPP

Shift: 6:50PM - 7:00AM

Pay Rate:$36.51– $37.63

Summary

Team Lead will work directly with operations to support production needs around production control and planning of machines in their designated area of responsibility. Responsibilities will cover functions related to coordinating a seamless production flow in relation to raw materials, work in process material, and through to finish goods transfer of material.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Safety:
Support Southwire’s Culture of Zero by demonstrating Safe and Quality conscious work habits
Use tools properly and shows a bias for action.
Turn in safety touch point and making connection with operators.

Human Capital:
Coordinate training activities for new hires, they can supplement training and provide 30/60/90 progress feedback to Supervisor.
Provide hands‑on assistance in trouble shooting and eliminating process issues.
Provide hands‑on assistance in support of day‑to‑day operations.
Provide hands‑on assistance in area of cost reduction- areas such as: dimensional control, manufacturing methods, etc.

DHP:
Actively participate in the DHP process and be capable of conducting cell level huddles as needed.
Coordinate with support staff to assist in resolving problems as needed.
Verify hour‑by‑hour production rates.
Any other activities as directed by the Plant Leadership

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Exhibits good decision‑making and analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to influence and train others in a respectful manner.
• Illustrates a minimum level of communication skills (verbal and written) and knows when it is time to elevate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
• Must possess strong multitasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Effectively work in a team environment.

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• 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.