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Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $4B in revenue, and employ approximately 12,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.\nWhat We Offer:\nFlexible time off policy \n401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)\nProfessional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs\nExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options\nOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company\nGeneral description of the role\nThe Process Engineering Supervisor leads the process engineering team supporting wire manufacturing at AFL's USAC facility in Duncan, SC. The role is accountable for the setup, performance, and stability of the wire drawing, aluminum cladding, and rewind processes. This includes owning machine performance metrics such as process optimization, product industrialization, safety leadership, quality and cost improvement, capital project support, managing scrap, writing safe work instructions, troubleshooting equipment, and leading structured technical problem-solving. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with hands-on knowledge of wire manufacturing, metal forming, and continuous improvement.\n\nResponsibilities\nLead and develop the team. Supervise, coach, and develop Process Engineers and Process Technicians; set priorities aligned with business objectives; support recruitment, onboarding, and cross-training; and build a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nOwn manufacturing processes. Provide technical leadership for aluminum-clad steel and aluminum alloy wire manufacturing, including steel wire breakdown and finish drawing, aluminum cladding, and wire rewinding. Establish process standards, operating windows, and control plans.\nDetail setup procedures. Define and document setup procedures, process parameter sheets, tooling and die selection, and changeover standards for each line so every shift sets up equipment consistently and runs right the first time.\nTroubleshoot equipment function. Lead hands-on troubleshooting of equipment and process function on the production floor; partner with Maintenance and Operations to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls issues; and restore stable operation quickly.\nWrite safe work instructions. Author, review, and maintain clear, safe work instructions and standard operating procedures that build in hazard controls, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements. Train operators on them and verify they are followed on the floor.\n Own machine performance. Own line-level performance for each machine in the area, including Right First Time (RFT), First Pass Yield (FPY), uptime, and throughput. Set targets, track results by machine and product, and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, process capability, and stability.\nManage scrap. Own scrap tracking and reduction for the area: quantify scrap by machine, product, and cause; lead actions that reduce scrap, rework, downtime, defects, and variability; and partner with Quality on nonconforming material disposition.\nLead technical problem-solving. Direct structured root-cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and resolution of chronic manufacturing issues and customer quality concerns.\nIndustrialize new products and processes. Lead process development, risk assessments, qualification trials, manufacturing readiness, and specifications for new wire products and equipment. Partner with Product Engineering and Operations to transfer new products and technologies into production.\nAdvance continuous improvement. Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC projects; apply statistical methods and data analytics; establish KPIs; and monitor performance trends.\nSupport quality systems. Maintain process documentation and production records; support internal and external audits; and help maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.\nExecute capital projects. Support equipment specification, procurement, FAT, installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification. Lead engineering support for new lines and capacity expansions, including technical justification and ROI analysis.\nChampion safety and sustainability. Promote a safety-first culture, lead hazard assessments and mitigation, ensure engineering compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and support waste-reduction initiatives.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials Science, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.\nSeven or more years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, including three or more years leading engineers or technical personnel.\nExperience in wire drawing, metal forming, aluminum extrusion or cladding, wire and cable, or a similar continuous manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives and delivering measurable manufacturing results.\nTechnical knowledge\nWire drawing, drawing die design and lubrication, aluminum cladding, or related technology.\nStatistical Process Control, process capability analysis, Design of Experiments, and manufacturing data analytics.\nRoot Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods.\nIndustrial automation and controls fundamentals, and hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled equipment.\nProject management, cross-functional communication, prioritization, and decision-making.\nPreferred qualifications\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.\nExperience with aluminum-clad steel, aluminum alloy, or other bimetallic wire products, or with OPGW and overhead conductor manufacturing.\nExperience leading capital projects and commissioning manufacturing equipment.\nKnowledge of metallurgy, work hardening, annealing, and drawing process optimization.\nExperience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.\nPersonal qualities\nPeople-focused leader. Builds capability through coaching, clear expectations, feedback, development planning, and succession planning.\nAccountable and results-oriented. Takes ownership, follows through, and connects engineering priorities to measurable business outcomes.\nAnalytical problem-solver. Uses facts, data, and structured methods to make sound decisions and resolve complex manufacturing problems.\nCollaborative influencer. Works effectively across Operations, Quality, Product Engineering, suppliers, and other stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority.\nClear communicator. Explains technical information effectively and communicates priorities, risks, and recommendations to technical and leadership audiences.\nCustomer-focused. Balances safety, quality, delivery, and cost while maintaining strong internal and external customer focus.\nImprovement-minded. Challenges the status quo, encourages innovation, and creates an environment where teams learn and improve continuously.\n Safety and environmental steward. 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