Production Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Prysmian; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian, a world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, seeks a Shift Supervisor for Rocky Mount, NC to lead and coordinate all shift activities, coaching teams and ensuring safe, efficient production. The role emphasizes Lean practices to drive continuous improvement and meeting production targets.

You will partner with Engineering to introduce new processes, manage scheduling, and develop 20–30 hourly employees toward high performance. This on-site role operates Monday to Friday nights.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in a Production Supervisor role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems to support production, inventory, or operational processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Lean Manufacturing certification or formal training is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assign personnel to support production schedules and ensure appropriate shift coverage.
• Review production reports, identify performance gaps, and take corrective action to meet production targets.
• Train and coach employees on proper work methods to maximize output, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping, safety, and overall shift performance.
• Communicate and apply company policies, procedures, and expectations consistently across the assigned shift.
• Execute directions from the Production Manager, including schedule changes, equipment preparation, and changeovers.
• Enforce plant and company rules while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Partner with Engineering to support the introduction of new processes into production.
• Monitor inventory levels for tools, dies, tips, materials, and other production supplies to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Lead performance evaluations, coaching, and development for approximately 20–30 hourly production employees on the assigned shift.
• Establish measurable goals and objectives aligned with Production Manager priorities.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting production employees for vacancies on the assigned shift.
• Identify employee performance concerns early and partner with appropriate resources to provide support and address issues.
• Work with employees to reduce manufacturing costs while meeting service, volume, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support scheduling activities as needed, including reviewing backlog, planning component manufacturing based on due dates, and preparing production schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Lean manufacturing certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About Prysmian

Draka EHC, a brand of Prysmian_,_ considers our employees to be our competitive advantage.We take pride in being a premier employer in eastern North Carolina. As a member of the Draka EHC team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our company.

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.

Work Location: Rocky Mount, NC

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 11pm to 7am

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manufacturing 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 Supervisor will be required to be present at shift change meetings. The end goal is to develop high performing, self-directed work teams within manufacturing cells.

Responsibilities

• Assign personnel to support production schedules and ensure appropriate shift coverage.
• Review production reports, identify performance gaps, and take corrective action to meet production targets.
• Train and coach employees on proper work methods to maximize output, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping, safety, and overall shift performance.
• Communicate and apply company policies, procedures, and expectations consistently across the assigned shift.
• Execute directions from the Production Manager, including schedule changes, equipment preparation, and changeovers.
• Enforce plant and company rules while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Partner with Engineering to support the introduction of new processes into production.
• Monitor inventory levels for tools, dies, tips, materials, and other production supplies to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Lead performance evaluations, coaching, and development for approximately 20–30 hourly production employees on the assigned shift.
• Establish measurable goals and objectives aligned with Production Manager priorities.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting production employees for vacancies on the assigned shift.
• Identify employee performance concerns early and partner with appropriate resources to provide support and address issues.
• Work with employees to reduce manufacturing costs while meeting service, volume, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support scheduling activities as needed, including reviewing backlog, planning component manufacturing based on due dates, and preparing production schedules.

Knowledge and skill requirements

• Degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in a Production Supervisor role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems to support production, inventory, or operational processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Lean Manufacturing certification or formal training is considered an asset.

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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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