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12FL Manager, Value Stream

Southwire • Florence, AL • 6h ago

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Date: Feb 26, 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?

Location: Florence, AL 124Life

Job Summary

This position oversees the Southwire 12 For Life program and production facility located on site at our Florence AL location. 12 For Life is a collaborative partnership between Southwire and Florence City Schools that provides classroom instruction and on-the-job training to high school students inside a manufacturing facility to help students maximize post-graduation job potential. Students work an abbreviated schedule and are compensated and offered the opportunity to work full-time for the company upon graduation and completion of the program.

The 12 for Life Value Stream Manager manages the program, student employees, fulltime team members, production, equipment and material resources. The VSM ensures 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 VSM serves as a member of the Southwire Florence leadership team and works closely with various Florence City School System representatives. This individual is responsible for managing the facility in a way that promotes a positive and productive work environment for the 12 for Life Program participants and ensures that all student-employees learn skills that enable them to better contribute to society and the workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule and supervise all team members while emphasizing the skills needed to accomplish safety, quality, on-time delivery and product cost goals.

Work closely with the Florence City School System on a daily basis.

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.

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.

Lead problem solving events and follow-up with corrective actions for completion.

Develop a highly motivated and committed workforce.

Actively leads the Southwire DHP (DAILY HUDDLE PROCESS) process and share information related to value stream as needed.

Create a standard for value stream process and ensure entire team is properly trained, resourced, supplied and managed to attain the objectives.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in business or related engineering field required, along with minimum 3 years directly related manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess strong willingness to coach, as well as strong leadership skills.

Must be very professional and understand that they represent the 12 for Life Program at all times.

Must understand and support the goals and values of the Southwire 12 for Life program.

Must have excellent verbal and written skills along with exceptional interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education & Experience

Background in working with young adults is a plus.

Prior experience working in education or related field is a plus.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Florence

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