Director, MFG - Materials Management
 Southwire Company, LLC | ||
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, Georgia, Carrollton | ||
 Jun 24, 2026 | ||
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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 andjobsite 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, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible? Location:North Campus Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Director Materials Manager is to provide materials management oversite and support to divisional manufacturing facilities. The individual will represent the interests of manufacturing facilities while working with Product Management and Logistics in the supply phase of the SIOP process to ensure the best use of Southwire's manufacturing assets, production plan attainment and on-time delivery. This individual will have a particular focus on intercompany support of bare wire and other WIP components. This Director will manage a small direct staff and have dotted line for Materials managers for the plants they support with regards to planning methodology. The Director will work to ensure the optimal use of Southwire manufacturing assets. The individual will help drive Date Driven initiatives and adoption of improved production planning tools. They will manage key improvement projects and work on tasks assigned by Operations VPs and Sr. VPs. This is a key role in executing our production plans. Key Responsibilities
* Leads materials management support functions to Industrial/OEM plants to achieve plant OTIF, WIP reduction, and other metrics.
* Execute on strategy and development of intercompany WIP flow, with a specific focus on Cu/Al strand. Improved Length planning and coordination.
* Conduct OTIF pareto analysis and translate data to implement and drive action plans to improve customer service.
* Point of contact for priority and project order scheduling for Industrial and OEM.
* Define and implement standard work instructions and provides training plans for all MTO Materials Management roles.
* Utilize tools like IBP to visualize and manage loadings by machine/work center/Plan items Capacity groups and use data to drive LTs.
Required Education & Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
Spans of Control
Reports To: VP of Supply Chain Role will manage 2-5 direct reports Role will support multiple locations Travel
up to 25% domestic travel Role is Hybrid 2-3 days onsite Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Office Laboratory Plant Floor Various Shifts Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays Extreme Heat/Cold Heights/Elevated Platforms Confined Spaces Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals Loud Noise Other Equipment Competencies
Drives Results
Business Insights
Values Differences
Manages Complexity
Communicates Effectively
Manages Ambiguity Skills 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. | ||