Mgr, Maintenance & Engineering at Southwire… · Bremen

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: BREMENEAST

Job Summary

Manages a team of maintenance and engineering professionals responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Is accountable for team performance, equipment uptime, and the successful execution of preventive and corrective maintenance strategies. Adapts departmental priorities in response to operational needs, resource availability, and production demands. Makes decisions within defined policies and procedures and receives direction from senior leadership as needed. Provides hands-on technical guidance to team members, cross-functional partners, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages maintenance and engineering operations to support equipment availability, system reliability, and production performance across multiple work areas.
• Directs work flow of engineers, technicians, and maintenance staff, ensuring timely completion of preventive maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinates processes and assignments related to work order prioritization, downtime response, and vendor support across shifts and functional departments.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards through routine audits, inspections, and documentation control.
• Implements asset management strategies, including spare parts inventory control, reliability-centered maintenance planning, and equipment lifecycle analysis.
• Advises internal stakeholders on technical options for equipment upgrades, layout changes, and long-term infrastructure investments.
• Attends cross-functional meetings to align departmental goals with broader operational initiatives, facility expansions, or system upgrades.
• Hires, trains, and develops team members by supporting onboarding, skills development, and performance improvement plans.
• Evaluates performance of direct reports through regular coaching, annual reviews, and alignment of objectives with department priorities.
• 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

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

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Field of Expertise: Managing maintenance and engineering resources

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates: Professional Engineer (PE) license Project Management Professional (PMP) OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Managing maintenance and engineering resources, preferably large teams (> 40)

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Moving: 5%

Standing: 90%

Sitting: 5%

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

Courage

Drives Results

Attracts Top Talent

Financial Acumen

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Skills

Influencing Skills

Accountability

Engineering Design Process

Purchasing

Lean Manufacturing

Scrum (Software Development)

Quality Assurance

Program Management

Budgeting

Software Engineering

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.