Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations ManagerA 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. Location: Starkville, MS PlantJob Summary/Objective:The Operations Manager is a leadership role that will be focused on ensuring a safe work environment for all team members, while maintaining continuous operational execution and production of quality products that are delivered on-time to customers within established cost targets. The Operations Manager will focus on eliminating waste developed in the manufacturing and maintenance processes, identifying process improvement opportunities, understand the importance of customer value created by the company, maximize capacity to grow sales and driving lean continuous improvement. Strategically focused and leading/driving Value Stream Managers and other team members in Kaizen events, problem solving activities, owning and responsible for multiple value streams. Key ResponsibilitiesLead Southwire's Culture of Zero by demonstrating safe and quality conscious work habits throughout all value streams. Provide hands-on assistance and strategic support of day-to-day operations within manufacturing, maintenance and engineering. Create a standard for manufacturing, maintenance and engineering and ensure entire teams are properly trained, resourced, supplied, and managed to attain established objectives. Prioritize and drive overall production effectiveness between Value Streams to achieve overall customer demand Provides leadership and development to Value Stream Managers and other functional leads within organization Drives overall Team Member Engagement for Operation and ensures improvement plans are in place and acted upon Participate as needed in Lean activities, such as Kaizen events, Problem Solving events, SMED, GEMBA walks, VSM and others. Lead Lean Daily Management (Daily Huddle Process - DHP) processes for VSM and functional leaders. Lead productivity improvement teams and projects to eliminate losses and improve manufacturing, engineering and maintenance processes.RequirementsBachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP, Advaris is a plus.Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement principles and applications.Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix organization and positively influence strategies and outcomes.Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to heat/cold conditions and levels of noise, and potential exposure to various industrial liquids, oils, gases, etc.Must be flexible and willing to accept responsibilities that are outside the traditional scope.Any other activities as directed by the Plant Leadership.Ability to work flexible hours and shiftsBenefits We Offer:401k with MatchingFamily and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance PlansEmployee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More

Created: 2025-03-10