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Senior Manager, Process Optimization

**Date:** Jan 19, 2026

**Location:** Florence, AL, US, 35630

**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 Manager, Process Optimization is responsible for the development, standardization, quality and the continuous improvement of processes and products produced at one of Southwire's level-one sites. The Senior Manager, Process Optimization role focuses is on the development and coaching of team members in the areas of process engineering, quality, tool & die management and continuous improvement. Key initiatives include EHS culture of zero, material usage, scrap, OEE, cost out, quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead, coach, and develop Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Processing Engineering team members.

+ Train and employ Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to lead process improvement projects to meet key goals and objectives for OEE, material usage, scrap, and quality.

+ Lead and facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.

+ Maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure products and services meet or exceed customer expectations including a compliant and effective ISO 9001 system, UL, and other required certifications.

+ Ensure successful implementation of new products using methods including APQP and PPAP.

+ Lead a systematic process of cost reduction including an annual process of identifying and exploiting opportunities to improve the plant operating costs and reduce overall product cost.

+ Own the Cost Out pipeline of projects targeting 10% plant cost reduction annually.

+ Partner with the Asset Engineering Manager to implement Maintenance and Reliability roadmap leading to increased planned/predictive maintenance and lower reactive maintenance.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum years of experience: 10 years in process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement and quality.

Required licenses and certifications: Possess or working towards Six Sigma Black Belt.

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized degree: Engineering

Preferred years of experience: 15+ years in process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement and quality.

Licenses and certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: Yes

Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Domestic - Less than 20% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Financial Acumen

Skills

Analytical Skills

Business Acumen

Process Development

Process Improvement

Quality Management

Relationship Building

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma Methodology

Strategic Thinking

Team Building

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:** Florence