Manufacturing Unit Manager

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Position Description:

Develop and implement plans that execute the daily production schedule

Hold the organization accountable for hitting daily goals and upholding quality/operational standards

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop four frontline supervisors and their production teams.

Lead tier communication processes, standard work execution, and daily management activities to drive operational excellence.

Develop and execute long-term departmental strategies, capital improvement initiatives, and cross-functional operational improvement plans to ensure sustainable business growth.

Use SAP and plant capacity models to determine staffing and work schedule requirements

Initiate and participate in plant continuous improvement projects

Lead point of contact for industrial relations issues and business communication

Improve the technical and decision-making capabilities of the shop floor associates

Use plant data analysis tools for performance metric tracking, reporting, and problem solving

Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly presentations on plant metrics and project status

Conduct plant appearance and safety audits and improvements

Ensure all product meets requirements as defined by the Plant’s Quality Management Systems

Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO guidelines

Specific Skills/Attributes

Quality and customer focused

Motivated, high energy team player- participate and contribute to a constructive working environment with all levels of the organization

Demonstrate administrative aptitude, time management and ability to multi-task

Capable of remaining calm & professional if dealing with stressful circumstances

Able to work a variety of work schedules, including holiday and weekend emergency coverage

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must be a “hands on” style of manager with a high % floor interaction

Able to motivate, hire, train, hold accountable, and support a diverse workforce

Education:

Associate's degree or higher in a technical, engineering, industrial, manufacturing, or related field required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field.

Lean Manufacturing training

Lean Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt is a plus

Experience:

3+ years of leadership/management experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience leading frontline leaders, supervisors, or production teams

Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement project experience

Strong people leadership, coaching, accountability, and communication skills

Capital project or project management experience is a plus

Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements:

Safety shoes and glasses required when working in the production areas

Hearing Protection required in posted areas

*Prysmian will grant reasonable accommodations for any disability.