Full-Time

Warehouse Maintenance Superintendent

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

1,001-5,000 employees

Supplier of automotive electrical systems.

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

El Paso, TX, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Associate's, Certification

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • An Associate’s degree or Technical Certificate is required.
  • Eight to ten years of experience in Lean manufacturing or warehousing scheduling is required.
  • International business and import experience are required.
  • Two to four years of supervisory experience are required.
  • Strong mathematical skills are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word, is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is required.
Responsibilities
  • Introduce Lean tools into the NABU MP&L organization and follow business-unit policies, procedures, and work instructions.
  • Assist with documentation and work-instruction creation as required by management.
  • Manage daily activities to ensure building-safety activities are followed, eliminating waste and reducing accident risks.
  • Learn assigned finished-goods parts, plant locations, production methodologies, related systems, procurement methods, lead times, and internal warehouse-handling procedures to maintain stability.
  • Manage non-value-added activity versus value-added activity and assist the General Manager with monthly business-unit reporting.
  • Monitor on-hand and in-transit finished-goods inventory and the departmental inventory plan.
  • Provide instruction regarding part flow and material-movement requests to responsible parties when required.
  • Understand the MP&L organization and provide a Value Stream Map.
  • Work with manufacturing plants to ensure production plans are followed and scheduled production is shipped and delivered to the finished-goods warehouse group.
  • Formulate contingency plans based on risk assessments to protect inventory and customers and avoid major delivery problems.
  • Participate as an active member of prototype and new-model start-up activities on behalf of the production-planning business unit.
  • Participate in meetings and act accordingly to meet department objectives.
  • Update, control, and internally disseminate finished-good design-level change information.
  • Participate in Design Engineer meetings to provide planning information for design changes.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field is preferred.
  • Knowledge of sequential manufacturing, scheduling, international business, and import operations is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the effective manufacturing and distribution of finished goods, primarily in the automotive industry, is preferred.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

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Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) makes electrical systems for cars. Its products include electrical distribution systems, components, and electronics that help power and control a vehicle’s electrical functions. These parts are designed to be installed in vehicles to manage power flow, sensors, and other electronic systems so cars run reliably. SEWS differentiates itself through a long, trusted brand name from Sumitomo Electric Industries and a focus on quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness, backed by safety and a strong global parent company. The company aims to supply high-quality electrical systems to the automotive industry and support the development of intelligent, connected cars.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • Kentucky approved a $17 million expansion creating 76 jobs on July 9, 2025.
  • SEWS's site says it serves electric automobiles, hybrids, and electronics.
  • Automotive wiring-harness demand stays elevated as EV content and complexity rise.

What critics are saying

  • TE Connectivity sued SEWS in Michigan; the contract fight continues in 2026.
  • SEWS's counterclaim sought $26.1 million, exposing margin and procurement disputes.
  • Harness commoditization and OEM platform losses can collapse SEWS's core business fast.

What makes Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems unique

  • SEWS supplies EV and hybrid wiring harnesses across global OEM platforms.
  • The July 9, 2025 Simpson County expansion deepens Kentucky manufacturing capacity.
  • Parent Sumitomo Wiring Systems kept leadership turnover orderly on May 12, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement