Production Manager

Prysmian Group; Lawrenceburg (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Manufacturing Leader to drive safe, efficient, and quality-focused operations in Kentucky. You will optimize manpower and materials, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure products meet customer specifications on schedule.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing management, Lean-Sigma knowledge, and a strong track record of coaching teams to achieve continuous improvement and cost targets.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field or organizational management.
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing management.
• Lean-Sigma Green belt preferred.
• SAP desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and foster accident-free culture.
• Ensure on-time, quality manufacturing while meeting cost targets.
• Manage KPI areas: safety, output, customer service, waste, and schedule adherence.
• Coach cell coordinators and hourly associates for continuous improvement.
• Lead Lean-Sigma projects and KAIZEN events to drive daily improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Safety management

Team mentoring

Continuous improvement

Education

BS degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian 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. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Position Summary: Reporting to the Ops Manager / Manufacturing Manager, this position is responsible for leading a complete operational process to ensure optimum utilization of manpower and materials on equipment run according to schedule. This is necessary so that quality products will be made safely and efficiently, at minimum cost, on time, and in accordance with the approved business plan.

Principle Functional Responsibilities

• Creates, implements and drives key safety initiatives through our talented associates, assuring resources are sufficient to create an accident-free culture.
• Ensures safety commitment and engagement from EVERY associate, while creating an atmosphere of open and honest dialog and feedback.
• Exceed the product quality expectations of the customer while ensuring orders are manufactured on time, without compromising processes or design specifications.
• Responsible for total KPI’s safety, production quantity, customer service, defect levels, waste, work order attainment, etc.
• Creates an atmosphere of team ownership of daily process and results, ensuring fully engaged associates. Selects, mentors and coaches’ cell coordinators and star points along with direct and indirect associates that help lead the manufacturing effort. Ensuring the correct skill sets and styles are evident and practiced in all cell coordinators.
• Ensure resources are available and fully utilized, with a focus on continuous development of hourly associates.
• Utilizes effective leadership skills in a manner to achieve proper motivation, performance, reward, respect, and accountability for all operational resources.
• Coordinate and lead 6S activities, promote a culture of discipline to maintain all 6S on a daily basis.
• Ensures the use of data-driven improvements within the facility.
• Effectively manages cross-functional relationships with other departments to support effective use of manpower, materials, and equipment, as well as productivity and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promotes “on-the-spot” problem-solving activity, supporting associates in cells with decisions and needs, ensuring progress toward operator-led decision-making and control. Utilizes Lean-Sigma tools to continuously improve the business every day.
• Executes the financial plans associated with the operational team. A visible and vocal presence as the shop floor leader.
• Has a passion for mentoring associates, expanding their ability to self-manage (best in class process, culture, involvement, and results). Observes cell/team meetings and makes recommendations for improvement to team processes. Engages in daily two-way proactive communication with team. Facilitates relationship building between associates. Creates and maintains a culture of teamwork, providing support without removing responsibility Coaches’ associates to use resources and lean tools, helping teams improve their ability to solve problems together
• Utilizes “critical few” metrics thinking to focus the team and achieve superior results
• Navigates and negotiates change with the team and the organization
• Proactively predicts and plans for team responses to challenges. Advocates for the team ensuring the resources and opportunities provided are appropriate to develop the team’s capabilities.
• Practice and Lead KAIZEN events

Key Requirements

• Leadership, communication, relationship building, problem solving and enhancement of skills for self and with team
• Results-driven individual who has demonstrated ability to manage in a high-performance manufacturing environment
• Good attention to details, but able to see and manage the big picture and have a 'make the numbers' mentality
• Able to manage and execute multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a daily basis
• Able to motivate, communicate, and drive continuous improvement
• Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills
• High energy, demonstrates urgency and fast pace
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the manufacturing function with a bottom-line result.
• Ability to run a focused agenda
• Utilizes great leadership attributes to interpret the toughest situations in a constructive and empowering way.
• Individual familiar with and practicing
• Lean- Sigma techniques and quality improvement tools that drive continuous improvement.
• A creative thinker who values engagement, ownership and contribution of all associates through empowerment and operator Led initiatives.
• A result-driven individual who has demonstrated ability in creating a high-performance manufacturing environment
• Able to understand, communicate and inspire associates to improve key performance metrics Is able to see the “big picture,” communicate this to others, and help them grow their goal attainment.

Qualifications

• BS degree required – fields preferred: engineering or related practical science, business or organizational management.
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing management.
• Demonstrated and applied knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.
• Managerial courage with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills.
• Strong focus on safety first, followed by quality.
• Proactively build team culture
• Proficient computer skills, including MS applications (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint to include creating charts, graphs, SOP’s One Point Lessons and presentations.
• Lean- Six Sigma Green belt preferred
• SAP desired

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.

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions. Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.