Production Supervisor

Prysmian; Lawrenceburg (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Kentucky is seeking a Shift Coordinator to lead and coordinate plant activities on the assigned shift. You will coach teams, drive Lean manufacturing practices, and ensure safety, quality, workflow, and maintenance goals are met through data-driven decision making.

You will lead Tier 1 meetings, develop employees for greater responsibility, and partner with operations to optimize performance. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of manufacturing supervision are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervising/management in manufacturing.
• Experience in high-performance manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership and administrative skills.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities on assigned shift to meet safety, quality and production goals.
• Coach associates to improve performance and reduce waste using Lean principles.
• Lead Tier 1 meetings and develop teams for higher responsibility.
• Communicate effectively and manage workflow, scheduling, and maintenance.
• Ensure Near Miss and Accident reporting; support problem solving with data.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 Process Unit Manager, this position is responsible for leadership and coordination of all activities on their assigned shift(s). The position requires a strong ability to coach and mentor teams while assuring the efficient utilization of a talented workforce and equipment. The position is a coach to associates to coordinate production to meet safety, quality, workflow, manning, material handling, and maintenance goals as necessary to ensure efficient continuous production. Lean Manufacturing techniques will be used to drive continuous improvement. The Shift Coordinator will be required to be present at shift change meetings.

Team Overview And Job Responsibilities

• Ability to empower associates to raise the bar (examples in the following areas):
  • Safety Practices
  • Shift Handoffs
  • Production Team Performance (Quality, Output, etc.)
  • 6S
• Ability and passion to be responsible for their shift.
• Quick, but accurate analytical judgment.
• Ability to commit time required to ensure operational concerns are addressed when plant operations are active.
• Consistently address performance issues with teams and individuals.
• Strong communication, relationship, leadership, and problem-solving skills to coach and create high performing work teams.
• Strong understanding of the teams’ strengths, weaknesses, ambitions, and personalities.
• Coach associates for effectiveness, efficiency, and performance safety practices, utilizing Lean principles to reduce scrap, usage and waste based upon this knowledge. Evaluates process and work performance on each employee and coaches for improvement as necessary.
• Leads Tier 1 meetings and mentors associates to lead meetings as well.
• Must have the drive to develop and prepare for the roles of greater responsibility and scope.
• Strong computing skills in Microsoft Office applications to communicate knowledge on all levels of the organization.
• Assist in creation and implementation of standard work.
• Examples of coaching are shown below, but not limited to these items:
  • Coach safety star point to ensure Near Miss and Accident reporting is properly completed.
  • Coaches associates to plan work and production for the shift using thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the processes and the equipment.
  • Utilize/Coach team leads to make necessary decisions with regards to safety, workflow scheduling, material handling, quality, and maintenance.
  • Engages in regular two-way problem solving, uses data analysis to identify improvement opportunities, and teaches associates how to utilize controls to make better decisions.
  • 2-2-3 Rotating schedule. Week 1- Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. Week 2- Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday.
    

Who are we looking for?

Knowledge / Skills

• A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high performance manufacturing environment
• Able to understand, communicate and improve key performance metrics
• Must have good attention to detail, but be able to manage the plant expectations
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a day in and day out basis
• Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement
• Critical thinker, with strong analytical abilities
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills
• High energy, demonstrates urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can manage the manufacturing function to a bottom line result

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 Years of Supervising / Management in Manufacturing

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Frequent walking required
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be able to work overtime either before or after normal starting times and on weekends
• Must be able to work overtime on days off as required to cover Supervisor vacations and special projects.

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. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at [e-mail].