Lean Human Resource Director

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, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, and hand tools. We proudly offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercise environmental stewardship, and enhance the well-being of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?

Lead the deployment of the Southwire Lean model across the P&C Function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with P&C CEOs and Business Partners to assess current processes and identify improvement opportunities to meet and exceed – Financial and Human Capital metrics.

• Manage selecting, scoping, and prioritizing projects, including review of resource utilization across the organization.
• Partner with the P&C leadership team to establish centralized KPIs for the organization and lead the capture, reporting, and governance of these KPIs.
• Be hands-on and data-driven in the approach towards deployment of the Southwire Lean Model.
• Develop and manage financial benefit, cost budgets, and key performance indicator bowlers related to significant activities.
• Facilitate Kaizen events using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to generate priority initiatives with measurable results.
• Collaborate with leadership team peers to create best practices related to all functions to further align with overall business strategy.
• Own the Lean Maturity assessments and improvement initiatives for the P&C Function.
• Partner with P&C Leadership to formulate a long-term vision for tools/system deployments within Southwire.
• Key driver of change within the business, supporting cross-functional decisions by communicating the enterprise-wide changes to team members and helping them to learn, understand, adjust, and grow with the company’s Operational Excellence Culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in deploying a lean across an enterprise
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred
• Cross-functional P&C experience desired (Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Total Rewards, etc)
• Detailed knowledge and experience in deploying a daily Lean Management system
• Development and Implementation of Key Performance Indicators
• Strategy Deployment Process (SDP) / Hoshin Kanri
• Ability to develop Operational Excellence Talent
• Expert level within the following Lean Enterprise Tools: Value Stream Mapping, 5S,
• Standardized Workflow, TPM, SMED, Continuous Flow/ Pull Systems, Problem Solving and 3P
• High level of Accountability: ability to assess personal performance through metric improvement
• Proven ability to coach, train, mentor, and facilitate from the ICs to the Executive Level
• Strong interpersonal communication skills at all levels of the organization
• High technical or operational experience around productivity, problem-solving methodologies, financials, materials, and quality.
• Minimum of 50-75% travel required

Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
Years of Experience: 10+
Field of Expertise: Lean, Human Resources, Project Management

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Education Level: Master's
Licenses & Certificates: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standardized Workflow, TPM, SMED, Continuous Flow/ Pull Systems, Problem Solving and 3P

Reporting Spans of Control
Reports To (Supervisor Title): EVP, P&C
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members? Yes
Direct Reports Job Title(s): P&C Project Manager
Number of Direct Reports: 1-2

Scope: All Locations
Travel: Domestic
% of Time: Up to 75%
Workplace Setting: Hybrid (2-3 days a week On-Site)

Competencies

Business Insights

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Manages Ambiguity

Manages Complexity

Values Differences

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carrollton, GA 30119