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Southwire Lead, Production in Florence, Alabama
Lead, Production
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Date: Dec 16, 2024
Location: Florence, AL, US, 35630
Company: Southwire Company LLC
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. Weare 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: Florence, AL
Shift: Night
Pay Rate: $33.13 – $33.13
Job Description
Summary
The Production Lead is the main interface with the operators on the production floor as well as management. This person provides the minute-by-minute and hour-by-hour direction to the hourly work force in the department.
Quality Management
Support the Site/Corporate Quality and Scrap Reduction goals, objectives and values
Verify product and/or raw materials for assigned equipment/area
Perform, review and document required Quality Checks as outlined by process documents (i.e. Day by Hour)
Support and communicate scrap reduction techniques to assigned equipment/area
Complete and report Shift Lead Summary documents as required for the Daily Huddle Process by end of assigned shift to Supervisor
Communicate and Educate direct reports on product specification and benchmarks
Assist direct reports with required quality checks, sample testing or review and required calculations
Manufacturing Management
Drive the overall performance of the area to ensure that production activities occur as scheduled within the plan.
Ensure that the attainment to plan is monitored and that production accurately produces the volumes detailed on this plan.
Promote processes and standards within the assigned area
Ensure raw materials are available at the required time and meet quality standards and conform to product specifications.
Ensure that equipment is set up safely/correctly/to standard, not ill-used, causing danger of breakdown or damage, is maintained in a clean/hygienic condition, and rectified in a timely fashion
Ensure production records are accurately completed within the requisite timescale
Drive continuous improvement methodology and principles within the area to improve operational performance.
Maintain close liaison with other Lead Operators, Supervision and Management to ensure minimum downtime and waste and ensure effective utilization of staff throughout assigned area
Communicate with Maintenance for mechanical and/or electrical issues. Record and/or notify Direct Supervisor of Maintenance calls
Labor Management
Ensure that employees are adequately trained and sufficiently flexible to maintain continuity of production.
Oversee the day to day management of employees in all areas and assist with troubleshooting
Monitor attendance of employees and refer unsatisfactory attendance or timekeeping to the Direct Supervisor and/or Manager
Monitor and provide line support for break times and deal with any issues as and when they occur
Ensure standards of behavior are adhered to and refer any repeated non-conformance to the Direct Supervisor and/or Manager
Ensure time spent on productive work is maximized
Motivate, develop and encourage team members to maximize productive work while keeping all staff well informed.
Provide coaching to assigned employees within area
Serve as a point of contact for employees in training or new to the task
Assist with completion of evaluations for new employees or team members in area, ensuring clear feedback and goals are set
Qualifications
Understanding of fundamental manufacturing process, preferable in a wire and cable operation
Must have no final documented discipline
Understanding of OPS, basic quality requirements, and safety at a VPP level
Good people skills and the patience to develop the next wave of production leaders in the plant
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.
Nearest Major Market: Florence
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