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Southwire Company LLC

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What is it like to work at Southwire?

Southwire is a company that prioritizes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and community involvement, fostering a work environment that values employee growth and development.

The company's structure is organized into various teams, including research and development, manufacturing, and sales, allowing employees to work closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and expertise. Southwire's mission is to be a leader in the wire and cable industry, driven by a commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Working at Southwire may appeal to candidates who are passionate about contributing to a company that prioritizes innovation, community involvement, and employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and advancement in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Do workers at Southwire get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
89% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Does Southwire pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
74% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

At Southwire, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
41% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Southwire affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Southwire?

Most people get paid time off work.
84% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at Southwire worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
81% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do Southwire workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Southwire workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
66% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Southwire?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do Southwire managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
88% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Southwire spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Southwire?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Is a Southwire job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Is working at Southwire good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
37% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Southwire feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Southwire get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
36% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Southwire?

Some people feel stressed out here.
53% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Southwire enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Southwire recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
76% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Southwire?

Most people got enough training when they started.
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Southwire?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 77% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people think Southwire’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
69% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Southwire is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
79% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
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Value Stream Manager

Value Stream Manager

Southwire Company LLC

Villa Rica, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Southwire rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 516 rated manufacturers

Job description

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: Villa Rica Plant

Job Summary

Job Summary/Objective:
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 (Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business strongly preferred)
  • 1–3+ years of leadership experience in a management capacity
  • Lean manufacturing certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
  • Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business strongly preferred)
  • 1–3+ years of leadership experience in a management capacity
  • Lean manufacturing certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
  • Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives
Spans of Control
  • Reports to: Site Leader / Plant Manager
  • Direct Reports: Typically 5–10 direct reports (e.g., Supervisors, leads, or functional leaders)
  • Total Team Size: May indirectly support larger production teams within value stream
  • Scope: Single site or value stream within a plant environment
Travel
  • Minimal to moderate travel required (primarily domestic)
  • Travel may include cross-plant collaboration, training, or events
Physical Requirements
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout production areas
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed
  • Requires visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
Working Conditions
  • Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
  • Exposure to:
    • Noise
    • Temperature variations (heat/cold)
    • Industrial equipment and materials
  • May require flexible hours, including extended hours, weekends, or holidays depending on production demands
Equipment
  • Standard office equipment (computer, phone, Microsoft Office tools)
  • Manufacturing and production equipment within assigned value stream
  • Systems/tools such as:
    • ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Advaris)
    • Lean tools (value stream maps, data tracking systems)
Competencies
Attracts Top Talent
Communicates Effectively
Courage
Decision Quality
Drives Results
Financial Acumen

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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