Assistant, Administrative

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Date: Mar 19, 2025

Location: Remote/Other, Remote/Other, US, Remote/Oth

Company: Southwire Company LLC

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: Remote 

Shift: Custom due to part-time hours 

Pay Rate: $27.00 – $27.00

Job Description

Position Summary

This position supports the Project Management team by tracking task progress/completion, updating project schedules in MS Project, and assisting in report/document preparation for monthly update meetings and NPI gate process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Request project numbers and assist in the development of new projects by adjusting timelines, key milestones, and resource allocation in Microsoft PWA
  • Support management of NPI/MOL projects by monitoring and publishing task progress in Microsoft Project
  • Email team members to request and collect updates on their assigned tasks to ensure timely and accurate recording of project progress
  • Verify submission of appropriate documentation to designated project SharePoint sites
  • Schedule Microsoft Teams meetings between project management and various cross-functional teams; Document discussions and follow up on action items
  • Coordinate monthly project review meetings by preparing updated PowerPoint presentations and dispersing them to the team
  • Maintain reports on resourced and pending projects for use by product management team
  • Collaborate with other interns to share insights, support each other on tasks, and contribute to team projects
  • Facilitate improvement of project management procedures with tasks such as assisting in the creation of revised project templates
  • Complete ad hoc project management, data collection, and data entry tasks for project managers

Education, Experience, and Skills 

Required 

Minimum Education Level: 

​​High School Diploma​ 

Enrolled in a university undergraduate program

Graduation Year 2027- 2029

Years of Experience: 

​​Any​ 

Benefits We Offer:

  • 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
  • Medical Insurance Package if Working 30 Hours per Week 
  • Flexible Work Schedule – up to 30 hours per Week
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities  
  • & 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.