Claremont Cable Shift Supervisor - Night Shift

Prysmiangroup; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Supervisor for a 24/7 cable manufacturing plant in a 7pm–7am shift. The role oversees safety, quality, and production targets, leading continuous improvement and Lean initiatives while coaching operators and maintaining shift documentation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing, lean/6S training, and SAP experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to drive efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing and 6S training preferred
• OJT completion on time; SAP knowledge advantageous
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee one of four rotating 12-hour shifts (7pm–7am) in a 24/7 plant
• Ensure safety and quality standards and that production goals are met
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Lean practices
• Coach operators, conduct shift reports, and maintain Leader Standard Work (LSW)
• Coordinate staffing and production activities with management
• Support inventory counts and cost initiatives

Skills

Initiative-taker

Multi-tasking

Conflict management

Written & verbal communication

Meticulous

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Lean Manufacturing training

6S training

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

About Prysmian

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the Group manufacturers 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.

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.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Position Summary

The Supervisor oversees one of four rotating 12-hour shifts, running in a 24/7 (7pm to 7am) cable manufacturing plant. The supervisor keeps safety and quality standards and ensures that production goals are met with work being performed in compliance with company policy and regulations.

Responsibilities include:

Safety

• Follow all applicable safety procedures and ISO14001 EMS guidelines.
• Lead as a safety and PPE ambassador and by example for all operators.
• Function as the emergency point of contact, follow emergency procedures including evacuations, muster point roll call, plant management notification, fiber plant communication and coordinating emergency response activities with local authorities and internal safety staff.

Quality

• Ensure all product meets requirements as defined by the Plant’s Quality Management Systems.
• Aiding operators with recording correct and clear Quality Notes. (QN’s)
• Co-ordinate corrective activities with Engineering and Maintenance as needed.

People

• Drive the Prysmian continuous improvement culture which includes:
  • Supporting all Tier Communication processes, lead Tier 1 meetings, encourage operators to take accountability for production goals and report production data.
  • Help conduct 5-Why root causes analysis and problem solving and decide corrective actions.
  • Utilizing Right the First-Time boards to capture initiative-taking line specific corrective actions and support preventative maintenance and ongoing 6S activities and housekeeping activities.
  • Motivate, encourage, and coach operators.
  • Complete detailed shift reports including Leader Standard Work (LSW).
• Work with Value Stream Managers to develop and update skills matrix and help develop and implement shift training plans.

Delivery

• Work with management to plan and coordinate shift staffing and production activities.
• Optimize reassignment of operators to different production lines based on dynamic requirements including job reprioritization, materials availability, and staffing changes.
• Make sure the production lines run smoothly and efficiently and meet daily goals.
• Help trouble shoot production line startup interruptions including raw material shortages to resume production output as quickly as possible.

Inventory, Cost and General

• Participate in monthly and ad hoc inventory stock taking counts.
• Promote annual gain share goals and aims and lead supporting initiatives such as scrap reduction and increased labor efficiency.
• Function as the primary contact point for IT issues on shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manufacturing management.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Lean Manufacturing and 6S training

Experience

Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Must complete OJT for specific job classification, as needed, on time.

Preferred:

• Prior management experience in a Lean Manufacturing organization
• Intermediate to advanced Excel training
• SAP knowledge

Skills/Attributes

• Initiative-taker; self-motivated
• Excellent multi-tasking and job prioritization skills
• Ability to manage conflict effectively.
• Clear written and good verbal communication skills
• Meticulous
• Strong problem solver

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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