Operations Supervisor

Southwire•Starkville, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor manages production and leads the manufacturing team to achieve manufacturing objectives. Working with Leads, employees, and other management members, the Supervisor oversees the production floor, manages human capital, drives operational excellence, and directs capacity management. This front-line leader is responsible for the performance and development of employees within their span of control and may adjust production plans and resources to support Value Stream goals and customer demand. The role is based at Southwire’s Starkville, Mississippi plant. It includes responsibility for more than 10 direct reports and requires work in office and plant/warehouse-floor settings, across various shifts. The posting notes overtime, weekends, and holidays, as well as heights or elevated platforms and loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma.
5–7 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, wire and cable.
Experience or capability in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, workflow management, quality control, accountability, production planning, environmental health and safety, investigations, and SAP applications.
Ability to manage Southwire team members; the role has 10 or more direct reports.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
8–11 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, wire and cable.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor safety rules and requirements, including dress code, PPE, reporting requirements, and machine guarding, to promote a Culture of Zero.
Coach and provide feedback to employees; establish goals and objectives; support career development and planning discussions; document work performance; and administer discipline.
Act as a management representative during off-business hours, including weekends and holidays, as part of shift rotation.
Manage resources and ensure the right resources are in place to run the operation.
Establish training plans for new hires, employees new to a position, and cross-training.
Approve employee timecards in ADP daily.
Lead the Tier 1 Daily Accountability process with Team Leaders.
Solve problems and analyze operational issues.
Drive results against plan.
Use and execute continuous improvement tools to promote operational excellence.
Manage production, oversee the production floor, and direct capacity management in support of manufacturing objectives and customer demand.
Manage human capital and the performance and development of front-line employees.

Benefits

401(k) with matching.
Family and individual insurance packages, including health, life, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Long- and short-term disability.
Supplemental insurance plans.
Employee assistance program.
Employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement programs.
Advancement and professional growth opportunities.
Parental leave.