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: Remote
Job Summary
This individual will provide industrial engineering support for all Customer Service Centers. They will lead continuous improvement initiatives, cost reduction projects, capital project justifications, plant efficiency determination, and work measurement. This individual will work to ensure that Lean objectives are met and exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
• Retrieve data from SAP and BI via queries to analyze data and make recommendations
• Lead cost reduction projects, analysis, and tracking
• Develop and implement standards
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement efforts
• Capital request write-ups, project justification and tracking
• Production cost rationalization, development, and analysis for existing and new products
• Capacity and strategic production analysis and improvements
• Improve Excel tools for conveying frequently communicated data and reports
• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean events and Lean tool certification
• Maintain accurate and current training documentation for SOPs and new employee onboarding
• Maintain Kaizen Optimizer (Lean Optima) by updating TTIs/KPIs for leadership
• Understand SAP’s cost structure
• Solve a range of straightforward problems analyzing solutions using standard procedures
• Implement productivity tracking tools for process improvement in all CSC functions
Education, Experience, and Skills
•Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering and 3 or more years related experience required.
•Must have strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills
•Must possess strong leadership skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Must have excellent software skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
•Work efficiently in a fast-paced office setting
•Must be hands-on and capable of working well with limited oversight
•Travel up to 25% required
Benefits We Offer:
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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