VP, Continuous Improvement

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:North Campus Job Summary The Vice President of Continuous Improvement (CI) will lead Southwire's enterprise-wide CI strategy, embedding a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement execution, and sustainable performance improvement. This role aligns CI initiatives with Southwire's strategic goals to drive measurable impact across safety, quality, customer service, and cost efficiency. As a highly experienced leader with advanced analytical capability and a deep understanding of business systems, this individual will develop, guide, and sustain a continuous improvement program that becomes an organizational habit rather than a one-time initiative. Through mentoring and governance, they will create self-sustaining systems where every team member contributes to eliminating waste, reducing variation, and enhancing customer value. Collaborating across Commercial, Operations, Product Management, and other functional areas, the VP will leverage CI methodology to transform operations, build long-term capability, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business results. With a proven track record of driving change and operational excellence, this leader will champion the vision for CI and embed its mindset and philosophy throughout all business processes. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Continuous Improvement Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive CI strategy aligned with Southwire's strategic goals, cascading through all levels of organization. Help select high-impact projects, prioritize resources, and ensure alignment between improvement efforts and business outcomes. CI Deployment & Execution: Tailor materials to fit organizational context and ensure that CI learning translates into measurable improvements. Cost-Out Strategy: Validate financial benefits and ensure compliance with methodology standards. Serve as custodian of quality within the improvement framework. Performance Management: Define and track KPIs to measure the effectiveness of CI initiatives. Drive accountability for results and ensure alignment with Southwire's strategic pillars. Capability Building: Provide technical guidance, review project progress and help practitioners apply the right tools for the right problems. Goal is to develop future leaders in process excellence. Cultural Transformation: Play a key role in building a culture of continuous improvement - promoting collaboration, problem solving, and data-driven decision making at every level. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Business, Functional and Operations leaders to integrate CI into all business processes and leadership behaviors. Change Management: Serve as a catalyst for change, helping teams navigate transformation with clarity, consistency, and purpose. Support the evolution of supervisory roles to align with modern leadership expectations. External Benchmarking: Establish and maintain a robust external benchmarking program to identify best-in-class practices across industries. Translate insights into actionable strategies that elevate Southwire's performance and competitiveness. Create and lead a culture that continually looks for operational and business improvements, optimizes work processes to gain efficiency, sets goals and achieves cost efficiency measures, and regularly conducts root cause analysis and process improvement for key quality and systemic operational issues. Required Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience: 15+ Years Field(s) of Expertise: Wire and Cable, Heavy Industrial with continuous processes, Electrical Industry Preferred Education & Experience Master's Degree Certificates/Licenses: Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, Continuous Improvement Methodologies or similar Spans of Control Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 2-5 Travel Domestic - up to 50% of time Physical Requirements Carrying/Lifting - 5% of time (Weight 45) Climbing - 5% of time Crawling - 5% of time Kneeling/Stooping - 5% of time Driving - 5% of time Moving - 5% of time Standing - 5% of time Sitting - 50% of time Walking - 10% of time Pushing/Pulling - 5% of time (Weight 45) Working Conditions Office Plant/Warehouse Floor Various Shifts Overtime, Weekends, Holidays Extreme Heat/Cold Heights/Elevated Platforms Equipment Computer/Keyboard Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Competencies Business Insights Develops Talent Drives Engagement Drives Results Self-Development Strategic Mindset Skills Accountability Change Management Continuous Improvement Process Cost Control Influencing Skills Lean Manufacturing Root Cause Analysis Strategic Communication Strategic Planning Workflow Management 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.

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