[Hiring] Director, Assembled Solutions @Southwire Company LLC

Role Description

Leads a team of product managers to develop and execute business plans, manage capacity, and direct marketing programs for a significant product or product category, ensuring alignment with business goals. Coordinates market research to evaluate product requirements and identify enhancements to current features and functionality. Designs and implements marketing strategies, including product direction, advertising, packaging, pricing, and future development plans, while overseeing the product's life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Adjusts departmental strategies to align with organizational goals, ensuring the assembled solutions department supports business growth and operational objectives.
• Advises with managers on key business issues, providing leadership on solving complex problems and optimizing processes within the assembled solutions function.
• Allocates resources efficiently across projects and teams, ensuring that adequate personnel, materials, and budget are available to meet production and delivery goals.
• Develops tactical and operational plans for the assembled solutions department, ensuring alignment with broader company strategies, production schedules, and customer requirements.
• Ensures compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards across all assembled solutions operations to mitigate risks and maintain operational integrity.
• Collaborates with internal teams, including engineering, production, and logistics, to ensure that assembled solutions meet customer specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Defines key performance indicators and benchmarks for the assembled solutions department, using these metrics to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manages the recruitment and development of the team, ensuring that new hires and current employees have the training, support, and leadership needed to excel in their roles.
• Ensures quality and consistency across assembled solutions, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that all products meet high-quality standards and customer expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Preferred Education & Experience

• Minimum Education Level: Master’s degree
• Licenses/Certificates: Certification in project management or related field (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma)
• Years of Experience: 12-14 Years

Spans of Control

• Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes
• Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

• Travel: None

Physical Requirements

• Moving: 5%
• Standing: 90%
• Sitting: 5%

Working Conditions

• Office

Equipment

• Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Business Insights
• Manages Ambiguity
• Manages Complexity
• Values Differences

Skills

• Influencing Skills
• Market Research
• Value Propositions
• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Forecasting
• Ideation
• Product Lining
• Business Development

Benefits

• 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