Supervisor, Operations

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 job‑site 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. Location: Heflin, AL Job Summary The Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing production, providing leadership to the manufacturing team, and facilitating the production process to ensure the achievement of all manufacturing objectives. This person works with the Leads, team members, and other members of management in their facility to oversee the production floor, manage the human capital plan, drive operational excellence, and direct capacity management. The Operations Supervisor is a Front‑Line Leader responsible for Human Capital within their span of control. They are responsible for the performance and development of the front‑line team members. The Supervisor has autonomy to adjust production plans by managing resources to support the overall Value Stream goals and Customer Demand. Key Responsibilities Safety Management Promote a Culture of Zero by continuously monitoring safety rules and requirements (e.g., dress code/PPE/reporting requirements/machine guarding) Lead the completion of Incident Investigations at the event’s time, including root cause and corrective action. Responsibility to escalat When necessary, complete risk assessments and hazard recognition Respond to team member safety concerns in a timely manner Communicate safety violations, team member safety concerns and/or identified safety hazards to management Create Maintenance Work Order for alteration or repair of safety hazards Human Capital Acts as a Management Representative during off‑business hours (such as weekends and holidays) – shift rotation Staffing Control: ensure the right resources are in the right place to run the operation, manage vacation leaves, job movements, to manage adequate staffing and participate in interviews Operational Excellence Leads Tier 1 Daily Accountability process with Team Leaders Facilitate the Daily Huddle Process Core Competencies Attracts Top Talent Communicates Effectively Courage Decision Quality Drives Results 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr