Manager, Quality

Manager, Quality

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: Carrollton, GA

Job Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that products manufactured at the site consistently meet applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. The role is accountable for site-level product conformity, nonconforming material disposition, corrective action effectiveness, and compliance with applicable quality and certification standards. The position deploys and sustains company quality processes at the site and works closely with Operations, Process Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to prevent defects, maintain readiness for Customer and other External audits, and protect the site's ability to ship compliant product. The role also partners with the Corporate Quality team to ensure alignment with company standards and to leverage tools, expertise, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure products manufactured at the site meet applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Control, document, and disposition nonconforming material to prevent unintended use or shipment.
• Lead investigation and corrective action for quality issues and ensure actions are effective and sustained.
• Maintain continuous readiness for customer, regulatory, and certification audits (e.g., ISO 9001, UL, CSA) and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Deploy, execute, and sustain company quality processes within daily site operations.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and measurement methods are appropriate, controlled, and reliable for demonstrating product conformity.
• Ensure accurate identification, classification, and reporting of scrap, rework, and nonconforming material in accordance with company standards.
• Contribute to reduction of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) by preventing defect-driven losses and reducing recurring nonconformances.
• Work with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and other teams to distinguish process capability issues from quality conformance failures and support appropriate actions.
• Protect the site's ability to ship compliant, certified product through effective controls, escalation of quality risks, and sustained corrective action.
• 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: Bachelor's Degree Specialized Degree: Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Materials-related Engineering; Engineering Technology Licenses/Certificates: ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM); ISO 9001 Auditor; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Years of Experience: 5-7 Years Field of Expertise: Manufacturing quality within a high-volume or continuous production environment. Experience with product conformity, nonconforming material control, and corrective action. Experience supporting customer, regulatory, or certification requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, UL, CSA).

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Advanced coursework or degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or Operations Management is a plus Licenses/Certificates: ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM, CQA); ISO 9001 Auditor; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Years of Experience: 8-11 Years Field of Expertise: Experience in heavy or continuous manufacturing, preferably electrical wire and cable or similar process industries. Experience supporting customer audits, regulatory compliance, or product certification programs (e.g., UL, CSA).

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 2-5 Travel Travel: None Physical Requirements Moving: 5% Standing: 20% Sitting: 50% Walking: 25% Working Conditions Office Laboratory Plant/Warehouse Floor Equipment Computer/Keyboard Competencies Drives Results Courage Financial Acumen Decision Quality Attracts Top Talent Communicates Effectively Skills Safety Assurance Quality Control Process Improvement Investigation ISO 9000 Series Internal Auditing External Auditing Training And Development Regulatory Compliance Influencing Skills

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.