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Service Wire

American-made wire and cable manufacturer

Plant Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate teams across manufacturing and distribution functions.
  • A proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and distribution.
  • Ability to analyze and optimize supply chain operations, including material planning, inventory control, and order fulfillment.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners through effective communication and relationship-building.
  • Ability to make autonomous decisions based on a thorough understanding of business objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and working within defined company processes.
Responsibilities
  • Manage daily manufacturing operations at the plant and prioritize and coordinate workflow to execute the production plan against safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and drive continuous safety improvements.
  • Implement and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and best practices across manufacturing processes.
  • Drive efficiencies and process improvements that create customer value while improving material cost, labor efficiency, and expense management.
  • Oversee warehouse and inventory management, including efficient space utilization, material flow, and stock accuracy.
  • Coordinate with purchasing and procurement to align production schedules with material availability, reduce inventory levels, and improve turn rates.
  • Ensure shipping and receiving operations meet on-time delivery, cost-efficiency, and customer-satisfaction goals.
  • Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize freight costs, carrier performance, and outbound shipping efficiencies.
  • Improve order fulfillment processes in coordination with supply chain and sales teams, aligning customer expectations with manufacturing and shipping capabilities.
  • Maintain visual management boards with key performance metrics and lead daily production and logistics meetings to track progress against goals.
  • Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, warehouse safety standards, and company policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least five years of leadership experience in a wire and cable manufacturing environment.
  • Experience driving continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing and distribution processes.
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in engineering, business, or equivalent.

About the company

What this company does: Service Wire designs, manufactures, and distributes American-made wire and cable for industrial, commercial, utility, pump, irrigation, and related markets. How its product works: The cables are engineered to meet industry standards and are used in power, control, and data applications; products are delivered through a nationwide distributor network and advanced distribution capabilities to meet complex customer needs. How it differs from competitors: It is a multi-generation, family-owned business that emphasizes quality, reliability, and service, with an extensive domestic manufacturing base and distribution network to support diverse customer requirements. What its goal is: To provide high-quality American-made wire and cable along with strong service to customers across North America and globally.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Culloden, Georgia

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • Service Wire broke ground on Culloden expansion in May 2025, signaling demand growth.
  • Leadership updates in March 2026 promote Trish Weisberg Erwin to COO, strengthening execution.
  • NEMA certification should improve federal infrastructure sales under Build America, Buy America.

What critics are saying

  • Southwire's $256 million Starkville expansion starts in late 2026 and reaches capacity in 2028.
  • Prysmian-Encore Wire's 1 million-square-foot service center raises speed and customization standards.
  • If Culloden expansion slips, Service Wire loses service advantage against larger, faster rivals.

What makes Service Wire unique

  • Service Wire earned NEMA Make It American certification in May 2026 across all U.S. facilities.
  • Culloden, Phoenix, and Houston plants support 100% U.S.-made copper wire and cable.
  • A 2025-2026 Culloden expansion expands capacity while preserving family-owned, domestic manufacturing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Performance Bonus
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

KDDI
Dec 18th, 2025
[Overseas Business Trip Report] Wire and Cable Show Vietnam 2025

[Overseas business trip report] Wire and Cable Show Vietnam 2025. 2025.12.18 Exhibition name: Wire and Cable Show Vietnam 2025 | Date: November 19th to November 21st, 2025 I visited the Wire and Cable Show Vietnam 2025, an exhibition held in Vietnam. Organized by the VIETNAM CENTURY EXHIBITION GROUP, the main exhibits were electric wires, cables, optical fibers, and LAN cables. It's the most specialized exhibition for electric wires and cables in Asia, covering the entire supply chain from research and development (R&D), design, and manufacturing to application development, making it the perfect platform for expanding into the Asian market.

Water Well Journal
Mar 20th, 2025
Service Wire Appoints Strategic Advisor and CFO Roles

Service Wire Co. has named current Executive Vice President Chuck Oldaker as Strategic Advisor to the President, and Rose Schilling as CFO.

NAED
Jul 19th, 2023
Service Wire appoints Regional Sales Manager

Service Wire continues to grow and expand the sales team with the addition of Cortney Wesneski as Regional Sales Manager.

NAED
Jun 23rd, 2023
Service Wire Company Hires National Sales Engineer – tEDmag

Rich McCathren has joined Service Wire as National Sales Engineer and will be based in the Houston office.

NAED
Jun 14th, 2023
Service Wire Names New Manufacturers’ Rep – tEDmag

R.D. Wright has joined Service Wire Company’s agent network.