Manager, Maintenance Reliability

Manager, Maintenance Reliability

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Date: Sep 8, 2026

Location: Hawesville, KY, US, 42348

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. 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: Hawesville, KY

Job Summary

The Maintenance and Reliability Manager oversees strategic and day-to-day maintenance operations to ensure safety, reliability, and performance of critical systems and facilities. This role emphasizes proactive planning, team development, and adherence to company standards. The manager leads a team in executing reliability-centered maintenance strategies, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance asset performance and lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves on the Plant Leadership Team (PLT) and leads the maintenance organization that is responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance activity on facility assets.

• Drives progression of Reliability and Maintainability Roadmap elements.

• Interfaces with contractors within the plant providing expensed and capital project work.

• Develops direct reports and other leaders and subordinates by identifying and assigning value-added training and development opportunities and responsible for team adherence to all safety policies.

• Ensures key performance indicators (KPIs) are collected, reported, and communicated.

• Maintains awareness of functional trends to continuously improve planning and scheduling, root cause analysis, and preventive, corrective, and autonomous maintenance processes.

• Ensures success of modernization contributions by participating in early equipment management activities.

• Audits elemental processes to ensure they are being followed correctly and are producing the expected results.

• Responsible for housekeeping and condition of all maintenance work areas.

• Utilizes SAP PM to analyze performance and validate workflow adherences.

• 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 or equivalent technical degree

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: 5+ Years of maintenance supervisory experience in Industrial Maintenance or Manufacturing

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Engineering

Licenses/Certificates: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: 8+ Years in maintenance and reliability leadership capacity in Industrial Maintenance or Manufacturing

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes

Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting: 5% Weight: 45

Climbing: 5%

Kneeling/Stooping: 5%

Driving: 5%

Moving: 5%

Standing: 5%

Sitting: 45%

Walking: 20%

Pushing/Pulling: 5% Weight: 45

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Extreme Heat/Cold

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Confined Spaces

Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals

Loud Noise

Equipment

Hard Hat

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Financial Acumen

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Budgeting

Electrical Systems

Purchasing

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Failure Mode And Effects Analysis

Workflow Management

Root Cause Analysis

Strategic Communication

Inventory Control Systems

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.

Nearest Major Market: Owensboro

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