Night Shift Production Supervisor - Lean & Team Coach

Prysmian; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian, a world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, seeks a Shift Supervisor for Rocky Mount, NC to lead and coordinate all shift activities, coaching teams and ensuring safe, efficient production. The role emphasizes Lean practices to drive continuous improvement and meeting production targets.

You will partner with Engineering to introduce new processes, manage scheduling, and develop 20–30 hourly employees toward high performance. This on-site role operates Monday to Friday nights.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in a Production Supervisor role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems to support production, inventory, or operational processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Lean Manufacturing certification or formal training is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assign personnel to support production schedules and ensure appropriate shift coverage.
• Review production reports, identify performance gaps, and take corrective action to meet production targets.
• Train and coach employees on proper work methods to maximize output, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping, safety, and overall shift performance.
• Communicate and apply company policies, procedures, and expectations consistently across the assigned shift.
• Execute directions from the Production Manager, including schedule changes, equipment preparation, and changeovers.
• Enforce plant and company rules while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Partner with Engineering to support the introduction of new processes into production.
• Monitor inventory levels for tools, dies, tips, materials, and other production supplies to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Lead performance evaluations, coaching, and development for approximately 20–30 hourly production employees on the assigned shift.
• Establish measurable goals and objectives aligned with Production Manager priorities.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting production employees for vacancies on the assigned shift.
• Identify employee performance concerns early and partner with appropriate resources to provide support and address issues.
• Work with employees to reduce manufacturing costs while meeting service, volume, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support scheduling activities as needed, including reviewing backlog, planning component manufacturing based on due dates, and preparing production schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Lean manufacturing certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Prysmian, a world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, seeks a Shift Supervisor for Rocky Mount, NC to lead and coordinate all shift activities, coaching teams and ensuring safe, efficient production. The role emphasizes Lean practices to drive continuous improvement and meeting production targets.

You will partner with Engineering to introduce new processes, manage scheduling, and develop 20–30 hourly employees toward high performance. This on-site role operates Monday to Friday nights.