Optical Cable Manufacturing Supervisor

Prysmian; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a shift supervisor to lead production on a 12-hour rotating schedule at a 24/7 fiber optic cable manufacturing plant in North Carolina. You will review plans, redeploy operators, and make on-the-spot quality decisions to keep output on pace and ensure safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating staffing in real time, managing the MRR queue, coaching operators, and leading turnover meetings at shift end. ISO 14001 and QMS compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressive management/leadership experience.
• Background in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Management experience in the optical fiber cabling industry preferred.
• Quality- and customer-focused; comfortable interacting with customers and visitors.
• Collaborative team player who supports a constructive, productive work environment.
• Strong administrative aptitude, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Composed, professional approach in high-pressure or stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production objectives and make timely, sound quality decisions during the shift.
• Execute the operations plan by process area with a focus on ware/material flow and output priorities.
• Reassign staffing resources in real time to meet changing requirements.
• Manage the MRR queue to maintain momentum and resolve issues quickly.
• Track, evaluate, and coach individual operator performance to build capability.
• Prepare and lead end-of-shift turnover meetings to ensure seamless continuity.
• Ensure all product meets requirements as defined by the Plant’s Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) guidelines.
• Conduct month-end inventory counts as required.
• Serve on the site spill team, lead the plant evacuation team, and act as a first responder.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Quality

Customer-focused

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Administrative aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS degree preferred

Tools

Basic computer proficiency

Job description

Lead production at the forefront of connectivity
Prysmian is the global leader in energy and telecom cable systems. Every year we deliver thousands of miles of underground and submarine power cables; medium- and low-voltage solutions for construction and infrastructure; and a full portfolio of optical fiber, copper, and connectivity products for voice, video, and data. With 30,000 teammates across 50+ countries, your work here helps transform how the world communicates and is powered.

A day in this role

You arrive for your 12-hour rotation—either 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.—and step onto a fiber optic cable manufacturing floor that runs 24/7. You review the shift operations plan by process area, assess ware/material movement and production priorities, and redeploy operators where they’ll have the most impact. Throughout the shift, you make on-the-spot quality decisions, steward safety, and keep production on pace. As the shift wraps, you lead a thorough turnover meeting so the next team can hit the ground running.

What you’ll own

• Deliver production objectives and make timely, sound quality decisions during the shift.
• Execute the operations plan by process area with a focus on ware/material flow and output priorities.
• Reassign staffing resources in real time to meet changing requirements.
• Manage the MRR queue to maintain momentum and resolve issues quickly.
• Track, evaluate, and coach individual operator performance to build capability.
• Prepare and lead end-of-shift turnover meetings to ensure seamless continuity.
• Ensure all product meets requirements as defined by the Plant’s Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) guidelines.
• Conduct month-end inventory counts as required.
• Serve on the site spill team, lead the plant evacuation team, and act as a first responder.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; AS degree preferred.
• At least two (2) years of progressive management/leadership experience required.
• Background in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Management experience in the optical fiber cabling industry preferred.
• Quality- and customer-focused; comfortable interacting with customers and visitors.
• Collaborative team player who supports a constructive, productive work environment.
• Strong administrative aptitude, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Composed, professional approach in high-pressure or stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Schedule and environment

This position leads one of four rotating 12-hour shifts within a 24/7 fiber optic cable manufacturing plant (7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.).