Supervisor

Supervisor

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.

The purpose of Southwire's College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

Location: Denton, TX Shift: Nights, 5pm - 5am

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating hourly team members in the performance of their assigned duties. Ensuring that company goals of safety, quality and production are met while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating hourly team members in the performance of their assigned duties. Ensuring that company goals of safety, quality and production are met while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Motivate diverse workforce in lean processes and safety goals. Provide personal counseling and keep team members informed of policies and discipline of such policies, procedures and operational changes. Enforce company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner. Proactive involvement in maintaining safety rules, conducting team member safety meetings, safety education, and improving safety awareness throughout the organization by correcting unsafe behaviors as they happen. Initiate and attend meetings to ensure continuous improvement in processes and work habits. Coordinate and encourage team member involvement in team building meetings and projects. Minimize scrap and maximize efficiency and productivity according to goals for the facility. Monitor labor reports, payroll reports and make daily updates to computer reports, and cooperate with all other departments and shifts. Maintain good housekeeping to improve safety and material flow. Troubleshooting production problems, coordinating with tool attendant to make sure tools and equipment are available. Initiate continuous process improvements.

Required Education & Experience

HS Diploma/GED required. Minimum of 3 years' experience supervising production personnel (or similar), preferably including a dynamic shop floor environment. Thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems and basic electrical principles. Ability to use standard electrical and mechanical measuring devices (i.e. multimeter, micrometer, calipers). Solid oral, written and listening communication skills in English. Requires enthusiasm, initiative, and effective judgement in a fast-paced, result-oriented environment. Able to respond effectively to sudden and frequent changes in priorities. Experienced in computer use of manufacturing software. Bachelor's Degree preferred, Engineering a plus.

Physical Requirements

Continuous mental and/or visual attention to manufacturing functions. Frequent standing/walking throughout a 12-hour period, with significant time on the production floor. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, frequent pulling, pushing and bending. This position will involve work "on" and "off" the shift. The ability to perform visual inspection, including color vision, is a necessity.

Working Conditions

Walking the production floor frequently. Standing for extended periods. Exposure to fumes or loud noise.

Competencies

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

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 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.