Operations Manager

Prysmian; Abbeville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking an Operations Manager at its manufacturing plant in Alabama. Reporting to the Plant Director, you will drive production plans, optimize labor, materials, and equipment usage, and oversee a $14M operation with four direct reports.

Must have 7–10 years of management experience in manufacturing, with a strong Lean/Six Sigma background and proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-site initiatives. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated management and leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Proven experience leading projects or deploying large-scale programs in operations, safety, or quality.
• Ability to drive execution and results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills including presentations (MS Teams).

Responsibilities

• Lead a safety-focused culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Execute production targets weekly and monthly with focus on cost, efficiency, and throughput.
• Manage material flow, bottlenecks, and inventory with Supply Chain partners.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 6S methodologies.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to meet goals.
• Lead and develop teams, with training, performance management, and labor policy adherence.
• Analyze KPIs to drive data-based decisions and improvements.
• Lead deployment of high-level programs (safety, quality, operations).
• Facilitate change with clear communication across all levels.

Skills

Management experience

Continuous improvement

Project leadership

Execution in fast-paced environments

Analytical/problem-solving

Prioritization across complex tasks

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP/MES systems

Job description

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.

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Plant Director, the Operations Manager is responsible for executing the production plan through optimal utilization of labor, materials, and equipment to meet production targets and manufacturing objectives. This role oversees a $14M operation with 4 direct reports.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead a “Zero and Beyond” safety culture, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and company standards while supporting Corporate Social Responsibility efforts
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production targets with a focus on cost, efficiency, and throughput optimization
• Manage material flow, factory constraints, and bottlenecks to maximize operational performance and inventory efficiency (RM, WIP, FG) in partnership with Supply Chain
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Tier communication, and 6S methodologies to resolve root causes and improve performance
• Partner cross-functionally:
  • Engineering – process improvements and productivity goals
  • Maintenance – preventive maintenance and equipment reliability
  • Quality – in-process controls, scrap reduction, and customer standards
• Lead and develop teams, including training, performance management, and employee relations in alignment with collective agreements, company policy, and labor regulations
• Administer company policies and ensure consistent application of pay, promotion, and disciplinary processes
• Analyze KPIs and performance data to drive data-based decisions and continuous improvement actions
• Champion manufacturing objectives through strong project management, including leading deployment of high-level programs (safety, quality, operational initiatives)
• Facilitate organizational change with strong communication across all levels
• Perform other duties as required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7–10 years of management experience; manufacturing environment preferred
• Excellent communication skills

Required (Must-Have)

• Demonstrated management and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Proven experience leading projects or deploying large-scale programs , particularly in operations, safety, or quality
• Ability to drive execution and results in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (including presentations and tools such as Microsoft Teams)

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience in extrusion or cable manufacturing processes (highly preferred)
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt)
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP experience is a plus)

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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