Plant Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement Manager

Prysmian; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a QA Leader in Rhode Island to ensure every product leaving the plant meets Prysmian and customer specs, sustain ISO 9001 certification, and strengthen relationships with customers and accrediting bodies.

You will design QA programs, guide the QA team, own the QMS, and lead audits while partnering across functions to keep operations effective and on target. The role reports to the North America I&C Quality Manager and Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• Track record in high-performance manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in QA techniques and Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Balance of meticulous detail and big-picture thinking.
• Comfort managing multiple complex priorities and trade-offs.
• Ability to motivate teams and drive CI culture.
• Robust planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Analytical, critical thinker with bias for action.
• High energy with urgency and speed.
• Solid business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Design and run Quality Assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Direct all required testing across processes and verify conformance.
• Provide actionable analytics and reporting to support plant decision-making.
• Hire, train, and guide QA associates; ensure adherence to procedures.
• Own the Quality Management System; prepare for and lead external audits.
• Interface with customers and inspection bodies (UL, ETL, ABS, etc.) during visits and audits.
• Investigate field nonconformances and customer returns; implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner across functions to keep plant operations effective and on target.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders on quality topics.

Skills

QA techniques

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Bias for action

Project management

Business acumen

Education

BS in quality, engineering, or related practical science

HS diploma with equivalent relevant experience

Tools

5 Why root cause analysis

Team leadership and supervision

Lean Six Sigma toolkit

Manufacturing quality methods

Quality Assurance

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Lead quality. Elevate performance. Deliver for customers. Reporting structure

This position reports to the North America I&C Quality Manager and the Plant Manager and is a key member of the Plant Management Team.

Mission

Ensure every product leaving the plant meets Prysmian and customer specifications while sustaining ISO 9001 certification/accreditation and strengthening customer and accreditation-agency relationships.

Core responsibilities

• Design and run Quality Assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Direct all required testing across processes and verify conformance.
• Provide actionable analytics and reporting to support plant decision-making.
• Hire, train, and guide QA associates; ensure adherence to procedures.
• Own the Quality Management System; prepare for and lead external audits.
• Interface with customers and inspection bodies (UL, ETL, ABS, etc.) during visits and audits.
• Investigate field nonconformances and customer returns; implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner across functions to keep plant operations effective and on target.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders on quality topics.

Required capabilities

• Track record in high-performance manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in QA techniques and Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Balance of meticulous detail and big-picture thinking.
• Comfort managing multiple complex priorities and trade-offs.
• Ability to motivate teams and drive CI culture.
• Robust planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Analytical, critical thinker with bias for action.
• High energy with urgency and speed.
• Solid business acumen.

Preferred background

• 2+ years in quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Supervisory experience in team-based operations.
• Proficiency with common business and technical software.
• Manufacturing experience; wire & cable and/or rubber manufacturing exposure is a plus.
• Six Sigma and/or ASQ certifications preferred.

Education

• BS in quality, engineering, or related practical science with grounding in quality and Lean Six Sigma tools & techniques.
• HS diploma with equivalent relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

Toolbox

• 5 Why (root cause analysis)
• Team leadership and supervision
• Lean Six Sigma toolkit
• Manufacturing quality methods
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management Systems

Compensation

The typical base salary range for this role is $97,000 - $145,000. Actual placement within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, education, skills and geographic location.

Why Prysmian

We’re the global leader in energy and telecom cable systems, producing thousands of miles of underground and submarine cable each year for power transmission and distribution, plus medium/low-voltage cable for construction and infrastructure. We also offer comprehensive optical fiber, copper, and connectivity solutions for telecom. With 30,000 employees in 50+ countries, you can make your mark on the infrastructure that powers and connects the world.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian!