Manchester Operations Manager

Prysmiangroup; Richmond (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian seeks an experienced Manufacturing Leader to oversee production and maintenance at our New Hampshire facility. You will coordinate schedules, optimize resources, and drive reliability to meet targets while fostering a safe, quality-focused environment.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to resolve issues, lead lean improvement initiatives, and develop teams to improve uptime and lower costs in a fast-paced, high-volume operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or maintenance in an industrial setting.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Strong understanding of production operations and equipment reliability.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and process improvements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production teams to ensure efficient execution of manufacturing schedules.
• Optimize labor, materials, and equipment utilization to meet targets.
• Analyze production data and drive performance improvements.
• Coach and develop team members to foster a high-performance culture.
• Oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
• Develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Align maintenance schedules with production priorities to minimize disruption.
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Coaching

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

CMMS platforms

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Team Overview

You will lead both production and maintenance functions within the facility, ensuring alignment between manufacturing output and equipment reliability. You will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the plant. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help create a collaborative, high-performance environment focused on safety, quality, and results.

Key responsibilities

Production & Operations Leadership

• You will lead and manage production teams to ensure the efficient execution of manufacturing schedules,
• optimize labor, materials, and equipment utilization to meet production targets,
• analyze production data and drive performance improvements,
• and coach and develop team members to foster a high-performance culture.

Maintenance & Reliability

• You will oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment uptime and reliability,
• develop and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs,
• direct equipment installation, commissioning, and modifications,
• and maintain accurate records of equipment performance and lifecycle.

Integrated Planning & Coordination

• You will align maintenance schedules with production priorities to minimize disruption,
• partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and improve processes,
• and ensure strong coordination between production scheduling and maintenance execution

Continuous Improvement & Cost Management

• You will lead some lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives,
• and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and lower costs

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• You will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards, promoting a strong safety culture across teams,
• And you will enforce policies and procedures consistently

Who We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
• 7–10+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or maintenance in an industrial setting
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing teams
• Strong understanding of production operations and equipment reliability
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and process improvements
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with ERP systems and CMMS platforms
• Experience in cable, wire, or similar industrial manufacturing environments

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Works in a combined office and manufacturing environment, with regular time spent on the production floor supporting operations and maintenance activities.

Will be required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat throughout the workday. Extended periods of sitting or standing may occur, along with frequent walking across a large manufacturing facility.

Will be required to use a computer and standard office equipment, including typing, reading, writing, and speaking fluently.

Employee will regularly be required to lift and carry objects of 5–10 pounds as needed, occasionally lift and carry 15–25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 40 pounds.

Work is performed in a high-volume, fast-paced, and dynamic environment requiring continuous coordination of schedules, resources, and priorities. The role requires the ability to respond efficiently and effectively to unanticipated problems and changing operational demands.

May be exposed to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, moving equipment, and production activity when working on the plant floor.