Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

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Date: Nov 5, 2026

Location: Starkville, MS, US, 39760

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: Starkville, MS Plant

Job Summary

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing production, providing leadership to the manufacturing team, and facilitating the production process to ensure the achievement of all manufacturing objectives. This person works with the Leads, employees, and other members of management in their facility to oversee the production floor, manage the human capital plan, drive operational excellence, and direct capacity management.

The Operations Supervisor is a Front-Line Leader responsible for Human Capital within their span of control. They are responsible for the performance and development of the front-line employees. The Supervisor has autonomy to adjust production plans by managing resources to support the overall Value Stream goals and Customer Demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a Culture of Zero by continuously monitoring safety rules and requirements (i.e., dress code/PPE/reporting requirements/machine guarding)

• Provide coaching and feedback, establish goals and objectives, career development & planning and discussions, document work performance and administer discipline.

• Acts as a Management Representative during off-business hours (such as weekends and holidays) - shift rotation• Resource management

• Operational excellence

• Ensure the right resources are in the right place to run the operation.

• Establish training plans to include new hires, new to position, cross training, etc.

• Approval of employee’s timecard in ADP daily

• Leads Tier 1 Daily Accountability process with Team Leaders

• Problem solving/analyzing

• Drive results vs plan

• Continuous Improvement – use and execute tools to promote operational excellence

Skills

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Financial Acumen

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Process

Good Manufacturing Practices

Workflow Management

Quality Control

Accountability

Production Planning

Environment Health And Safety

Investigation

SAP Applications

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: Industrial manufacturing, wire and cable.

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Associate’s Degree

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Industrial manufacturing, wire and cable.

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 10 Travel

None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 25%

Standing: 25%

Sitting: 25%

Walking: 25%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Various Shifts

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Heights/Elevated Platforms

Loud Noise

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Radio/Walkie

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Financial Acumen

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: Columbus Mississippi

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