Lean Cable Plant Manager: Operations & Leadership

Prysmiangroup; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a manufacturing leader to drive daily production plans and ensure quality and safety across the plant. You will use SAP and capacity modeling to size staffing and schedules, lead continuous improvement projects, and coach a team to improve metrics in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to push change in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management is required.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing is required.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required (non-union preferred).
• Leadership experience in the optical fiber cabling industry is preferred.
• Quality and customer focus, versatile and able to interact with customers and visitors.
• Motivated team player who contributes to a constructive working environment.
• Demonstrated administrative aptitude, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Able to remain calm and professional under stressful circumstances.
• Willing to work varied schedules including holiday and weekend emergency coverage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, and SAP.
• Self-starter with ability to push initiatives and be an agent for change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans that execute the daily production schedule.
• Hold the organization accountable for hitting daily goals and maintaining quality and operational standards.
• Use SAP and plant capacity models to determine staffing and shift requirements.
• Lead lean improvement projects and drive lean initiatives in manufacturing.
• Serve as the lead for industrial relations and business communications; promote fairness and transparency.
• Improve the technical and decision-making capabilities of associates.
• Coach and develop associates and drive development plans for direct reports.
• Utilize plant data analysis tools to track metrics, report, and solve problems (safety, quality, people, delivery, inventory, cost, productivity).
• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly presentations on plant metrics and project status.
• Participate in Tiered Gemba / SQPDIC process and Layered Process Audits.
• Conduct plant appearance, 6S, and safety audits.
• Ensure all products meet QMS requirements; comply with safety procedures and ISO14001 EMS; partner with HSE for safe, compliant operation.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Team player

Data-driven decision maker

Time management

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

SAP

Job description

Prysmian is seeking a manufacturing leader to drive daily production plans and ensure quality and safety across the plant. You will use SAP and capacity modeling to size staffing and schedules, lead continuous improvement projects, and coach a team to improve metrics in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to push change in a dynamic environment.