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Manager, Value Stream

Southwire Company, LLC

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Kentucky, Hawesville

1987 State Highway 271 (Show on map)

Nov 13, 2025

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:Hawesville, KY

Job Summary

The Value Stream Manager is a leadership role that will be primarily focused on ensuring a safe work environment for all team members, while maintaining continuous operational execution and production of quality products that are delivered on-time to customers within established cost targets.

The Value Stream Manager will focus on eliminating waste developed in the value stream process, identifying business growth opportunities, understand the importance of customer value created by the company, maximize capacity to grow sales and driving lean continuous improvement.

Strategically focused and leading/driving team members in Kaizen events, problem solving activities, owning the value stream.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all value stream related KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) (SQDCI)
Drive Southwire Culture of Zero within the manufacturing/distribution environments by demonstrating Safe and Quality conscious work habits and ensuring that all team members are following our Culture of Zero policies for Safety and Quality.
Co-leads recordable or significant case investigations including root-cause and corrective actions.
Responsible for ensuring the execution of findings of accident investigations and safety alerts within their value stream.
Ensure policies and processes are deployed uniformly throughout the value stream
Actively leads the Southwire DHP (DAILY HUDDLE PROCESS) process and can share information related to value stream as needed.
Lead problem solving events and follow-up with corrective actions for completion.
Create a standard for value stream process and ensure entire team are properly trained, resourced, supplied, and managed to attain the objectives.
Drives Team Member engagement within value stream

Develop a highly motivated and committed workforce with emphasis on the development of skills needed to accomplish safety, quality, on-time delivery, and product cost goals.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Business, Organizational Development, Education, Communications, or Psychology

2-4 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

Experience creating and delivering training programs, with experience in training and performance strategy being beneficial.
Experience with visual presentations, e-learning platforms and Learning Management Systems desired
Strong understanding of change management principles, clear communication, the ability to adapt strategies to diverse needs, strong stakeholder management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Certifications/Licenses:

Certifications in Change Management, Training, or Project Management (Prosci, CPTD, or PMP)

Preferred Education & Experience

Certificates:	Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Preferred Field of Expertise:	Education and/or experience combination

Spans of Control

Reports To (Supervisor Title):	Site Leader or Operations Manager
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members:	Yes
Direct Reports Job Title(s):
Number of Direct Reports:	5-10

Travel

Travel:	Domestic
% of Time:	Up to 25%
Workplace Setting
Workplace Setting:	In Office / On Site (4+ days a week)

Physical Requirements

Standing % Time 50

Sitting % Time 15

Walking % Time 35

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

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Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Hard Hat

Power Tools

Heavy Machinery

Other

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Financial Acumen

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.