Southwire Manager, Maintenance - Equipment Maintenance Technical Specialty

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.

We are 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 : Denton

Shift : Shift

Pay Rate : custom Min custom Max

Southwire Job Description

Reports To : Plant Manager Supervises : All Maintenance Personnel including Mechanics, Electricians, Electronic Technicians, and other Maintenance Positions.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Direct employees in installation and repair of electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus, and components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical codes, manuals, schematics, and blue prints
• Schedule and assign employees to daily task of maintaining the facility and production equipment via work orders-Follow up to ensure work is completed
• Schedule maintenance technicians and maintain database for equipment calibration such as spark tester, lump neck and line counters
• Direct outside contractors in installation of machines and equipment following electrical code, supplier's recommendations, and blueprints
• Provide leadership and support to guide employees in testing malfunctioning machinery using test equipment and discuss malfunctions with other maintenance workers to properly diagnose malfunction
• Provide leadership and support of Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Responsible for HVAC, chillers, boilers, air compressors, pumps and electrical systems
• Diagnose and replace faculty mechanical, hydraulic, steam and pneumatic components of machines and equipment
• Access existing equipment and process deficiencies, by working with other operation team members, including process engineers.

Modify equipment and / or processes to achieve Principal Objective

• Directs / manages the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary
• Negotiates and develops relationships with vendors to ensure we're getting the best prices

In addition :

• Coordinate, facilitate and motivate employees to their highest potential. Maintain positive attitudes to assure company and customer (internal and external) satisfaction
• Provide personal counseling and keep employees informed of policies, procedures and operational changes. Perform reviews, hiring and discipline for subordinates
• Responsible for maintaining safety rules and instructing employees on good safety habits
• Initiate and attend meetings to ensure continuous improvements in tooling and work habits. Coordinate and guide employee involvement in team building, meetings, projects and company policies and procedures
• Consult with Engineering, Quality and Safety to ensure production manufacture ability
• Responsible for meeting production and delivery deadlines

Desirable Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and or equivalent experience preferred
• Previous technical supervisory experience demonstrating the ability to manage
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems with electronic controls
• Five years of electrical experience with manufacturing equipment
• Five years of mechanical experience with manufacturing equipment
• Digital controls troubleshooting experience
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills and be able to read specs and prints
• Must be able to use and manipulate computer applications such Word and Excel

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Drives Results

Courage

Decision Quality

Financial Acumen

Communicates Effectively

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

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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.