BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management required
Experience with Lean manufacturing or Training required
Minimum 5 years of leadership in a manufacturing environment required, non-union preferred
Leadership experience in the optical fiber cabling industry preferred
Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, SAP
Responsibilities
Develop and implement daily production plans
Hold the team accountable for goals and quality standards
Utilize SAP for staffing and work schedule determinations
Drive lean initiatives and support continuous improvement projects
Act as the point of contact for industrial relations and business communication
Coach and develop associates to enhance their capabilities
Analyze plant data for performance metrics tracking and reporting
Benefits
Opportunities for coaching and professional development
Key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives
Involvement in cross-functional team interactions
Support in maintaining a safety-focused work environment
Exposure to advanced data analysis tools for performance metrics
Prominence in industrial relations and plant operations management
Full Job Description
Team Overview and Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement plans that execute the daily production schedule
Hold the organization accountable for hitting daily goals and upholding quality / operational standards
Use SAP and plant capacity models to determine staffing and work schedule requirements
Initiate and participate in plant continuous improvement projects: this role must support and drive lean initiatives in the manufacturing area.
Lead point of contact for industrial relations issues and business communication. Leaders should be fair, consistent, predictable, transparent.
Improve the technical and decision-making capabilities of the Associates.
Be a steward of talent: coach and develop associates and drive development plans for direct reports and organization.
Use plant data analysis tools for performance metric tracking, reporting, and problem solving. Metrics include safety, quality, people, delivery, inventory, cost, and productivity.
Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly presentations on plant metrics and project status.
Participant and coach in Tiered Gemba / SQPDIC process and Layered Process Audits
Conduct plant appearance, 6S, and safety audits
Ensure all product meets requirements as defined by the Plant's Quality Management Systems
Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO14001 EMS guidelines; partner with HSE to have an injury and illness free operation and an environmentally compliant site.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of management
Who are we looking for?
BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management or related - required.
Experience with Lean manufacturing or Training - required.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment - required, non-union preferred.
Leadership experience in the optical fiber cabling industry - preferred.
Quality and customer focused, versatile and enjoys interaction with customers and other visitors.
Motivated Team Player - participate and contribute to a constructive working environment
Demonstrated administrative aptitude, time management skills 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 verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
Data driven decision maker
Intermediate / Advanced Proficiency in systems including MS Excel, MS Access, SAP
Self-Starter with the ability to push an agenda and be an agent for change
About Prysmian Group
Prysmian Group is a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. With almost 140 years of experience, sales of over €11 billion, and about 29,000 employees in over 50 countries and 112 plants, the Group is strongly positioned in high-tech markets and offers the widest possible range of products, services, technologies and know-how. It operates in the businesses of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, of special cables for applications in many different industries and of medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors.
