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: North Campus

Job Summary

Leads adoption of and adherence to the Reliability and Maintainability Roadmap to drive asset effectiveness while fostering a proactive maintenance culture. Works directly with plant maintenance managers to drive improvement of functional skills and capabilities throughout each organization. Develops and utilizes key performance indicators to qualify and report asset performances. Also leads a team of predictive analysts that utilize tools and methods such as remote monitoring and artificial intelligence monitoring to detect equipment issues prior to failure. This team includes reliability resources that represent a center of excellence for standardized best practice while ensuring application of these practices across the enterprise. In addition to the 10+ direct reliability and maintainability direct reports, the Director will have dotted line responsibility for all plant maintenance managers and reliability engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Drives skills gap identification so that training and development resources can be offered for gap closure.

Develops maintenance workflows and ensures plants are utilizing these workflows to optimize efficiency.

Participates in functional auditing and reports audit and key indicator results to ensure Operations leadership is aware and understanding of plant performances.

Ensures plant planning and scheduling processes result in efficient and proactive environments. Designs and develops programs and systems to improve the effectiveness of maintenance operations, ensuring that processes are optimized for efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Works directly with plant and corporate reliability resources to optimize preventive maintenance activities.

Partners with Operations team members to co-lead shop floor autonomous development opportunities. Ensures compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies, overseeing the implementation of processes and procedures that guarantee maintenance systems meet safety, legal, and operational standards.

Leads and collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and IT departments, to design and integrate maintenance systems that align with organizational needs and technological advancements.

Stays abreast of functional best practices and advises senior management on these practices and emerging trends that will contribute to the development of long-term maintenance strategies and solutions.

Fosters a culture of safety and quality within the maintenance function, ensuring that all activities adhere to safety protocols and quality assurance measures while maintaining high operational standards.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Maintenance Leadership/Supervision and Industrial Manufacturing

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Engineering or Business Administration

Licenses/Certificates: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Years of Experience: 12-14 Years

Field of Expertise: Maintenance Leadership/supervision and Industrial Manufacturing

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes

Number of Direct Reports: 10+

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Driving: 5%

Standing: 20%

Sitting: 55%

Walking: 20%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Extreme Heat/Cold

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Confined Spaces

Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals

Loud Noise

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Competencies

Business Insights

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Values Differences

Skills

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Preventative Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Resource Allocation

Corrective Maintenance

Organizational Development

Planned Maintenance

Program Management

Root Cause Analysis

Strategic Planning

Preventive Maintenance

Benefits We Offer:

401k with Matching
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.

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Director, Center of Excellence Maintenance