• SVP, Capital Planning & Technology Optimization

    Southwire (Carrollton, GA)


    SVP, Capital Planning & Technology Optimization

     

    **Date:** Oct 2, 2025

    **Location:** Carrollton, GA, US, 30117

    **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?

    Job Summary

    The Senior Vice President of Capital Planning & Technology Optimization is a strategic executive responsible for leading the development and execution of capital investment strategies, technology modernization to support enterprise growth, asset strategies, processing optimization, and operational excellence. This position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, business partnership, and collaboration across all functions to optimize manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Capital Planning/Execution – This executive helps to develop multi-yea capital investment strategies, prioritizes projects based on ROIC and risks, as well as oversees the budgeting, forecasting and execution of capital projects.

    + Process Technology Optimization – Works with Operations Teams to design a technology roadmap that modernizes the manufacturing operation, integrates emerging technologies and enhances productivity and cost reduction, ensuring the highest quality at the best value.

    + Central Engineering – Leads the Central Engineering Team to ensure we maintain the right level of technical expertise and can sustain our technology leadership through our facilities

    + Reliability – Centered Maintenance – Leads the development of key reliability strategies for critical equipment that is supported by predictive maintenance tools, critical spares, and preventative maintenance techniques to drive the highest level of equipment availability and life cycle.

    + Team Development – Leading a high performing team of engineers, technical resources, and project managers to lead, teach, and advise developing talent

    + Stakeholder communication – Fosters collaboration with cross – functional teams and demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate a strategic plan and performance outcomes to executive leadership and stakeholders.

    + Continuous Improvement – Constantly seeking ways to drive innovation, while also leveraging continuous improvement tools like Lean, Six Sigma, and Structured Problem-Solving. Identify and integrate Industry 4.0, IoT, Ai, and Machine Learning.

     

    Required Education & Experience

    Minimum Education Level:

    Bachelor's Degree

    Years of Experience:

    15+ Years

    Field of Expertise:

    Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical), Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Metals Manufacturing, Operations

     

    Preferred Education & Experience

     

    Spans of Control

    Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members:

    Yes

    Number of Direct Reports:

    2-5

     

    Travel

    Travel:

    Domestic, occasionally international

    % of Time:

    Up to 25%

    Physical Requirements

    Physical Requirements

    % of Time

     

    Standing

     

    10%

     

    Sitting

     

    70%

     

    Walking

     

    Driving

     

    10%

     

    10%

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Office

     

    Equipment

     

    Computer/Keyboard

     

    Competencies

     

    Instills Trust

     

    Manages Conflict

     

    Strategic Mindset

     

    Drives Vision and Purpose

     

    Decision Quality

     

    Builds Effective Teams

     

    Skills

    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:** Atlanta