Lexington Production Supervisor

Prysmian Group; Lexington, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to oversee daily production activities and ensure schedules are met. You will manage production operators, optimize workflow, and drive lean manufacturing practices while upholding safety and efficiency across the plant floor.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends, and holidays. SAP proficiency is essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years in team-based manufacturing.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• 1+ years of training/coaching experience.
• Proficient with SAP.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to take action.
• Strong time management skills.
• Tactful and professional manner.
• Willing to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends and holidays (2-2-3 rotation).
• Associate degree or higher is preferred.
• Forklift Operator Certification is a plus.
• Continuous Improvement certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in cable manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily production activities and ensures schedules/backlogs are met.
• Manages production operators; delegates workloads and conducts performance management.
• Maintains workflow and addresses barriers to optimize lean manufacturing, safety and efficiency.
• Communicates daily productivity goals, status updates, and safety concerns to the team.
• Maintains open communication with leadership and documents changes as needed.
• Collaborates with Production Unit Managers and Plant Manager on standard work documentation.
• Monitors PTO/LOA staffing to meet production demands and adheres to policies.
• Coaches team members and partners with HR for role changes or promotions.
• Fills in on the production floor as needed to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Urgency/action orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Manufacturing Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring production schedules and backlogs are met, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, and supporting a safe, efficient, and productive manufacturing environment. Maintains workflow, address barriers, and optimizes manufacturing performance with regard to lean manufacturing, safety, and efficiency. Manages production operator employees by delegating workloads, managing performance, coaching, scheduling, and performance management. **Job Responsibilities:*** Monitors and maintains workflow for assigned production lines.* Partners with other Team Leads to manage product flow between all production departments.* Communicates with production team on daily productivity goals, statuses, potential barriers, safety concerns, and other pertinent daily metrics/data.* Maintains open communication with other leadership within operations and other departments and communicates changes as needed; documents occurrences as needed.* Collaborates with Production Unit Managers and Plant Manager for updating and implementing changes to standard work documentation. Upholds standard work practices, and documents as needed.* Monitors teams schedule for PTO requests, LOA, and ensures staffing levels to meet production demands.* Upholds policy and procedures among team members and administers corrective actions as needed. Coaches team members on performance and partners with leadership and HR as needed for potential changes to roles, promotions, and terminations.* Fills in on production floor as needed to support operational needs.* Reflects company mission, vision, and values through professional conduct. **Supervisory Responsibilities:*** Production Operators for assigned processes, and schedules **Minimum Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent* Five (5) or more years in team-based manufacturing experience* Three (3) or more years of management experience* One (1) or more years of training/coaching experience* Proficient with SAP* Effective verbal and written communication skills* Strong sense of urgency, and ability to take action* Strong time management skills* Tactful and professional manner* Willing to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends, and holidays(2-2-3 Rotation) **Preferred Qualifications:*** Associate degree or higher-level degree in applicable field* Forklift Operators Certification* Continuous Improvement certification* Three (3) or more years of experience in cable manufacturing experience