Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Prysmian Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Alabama seeks a Production Supervisor to lead hourly manufacturing teams and direct resources to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals within the approved business plan. You will oversee shift operations and coordinate with maintenance, quality, and planning to optimize performance.

We value strong leadership, scheduling, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of improving productivity and reducing waste in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• A result-driven individual with manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience in manufacturing management and supervising hourly workers.
• Strong attention to detail while managing the big picture.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Motivates teams and drives continuous improvement.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
• Demonstrates a drive for results and bottom-line awareness.

Responsibilities

• Directs assigned production resources to optimize manufacturing performance, cost, quality, and delivery per the business plan.
• Manages hourly direct labor in the designated areas and shift; coordinates cross-functional collaboration to optimize manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Leads productivity improvements and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and production standards.

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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Principal Duties & Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the direction of assigned production resources to ensure optimum manufacturing performance regarding minimizing cost and achieving the highest possible levels of quality and delivery in accordance with the approved business plan. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the managing of hourly direct labor team members in the assigned manufacturing areas and shift. This position is also responsible for effectively managing cross-functional relationships with other departments to support effective use of manpower, materials, and equipment, as well as productivity improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Integrity and Trust – Is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner
• Planning – Sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and action plans; measures performance against goals and evaluates results
• Drive for Results – Exceeds goals consistently and is one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented
• Building Effective Teams – Blends people into teams; defines success within team
• Managing Vision and Purpose – Communicates a compelling and inspired vision; rallies support behind the vision; makes the vision sharable by everyone; inspires and motivate entire units or organizations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• A result driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in manufacturing management
• Must have good attention to details, while also managing the big picture
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and deal easily with competing priorities
• Must be 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
• Demonstrates a strong drive for results
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the manufacturing function with a bottom-line result

Qualifications

Required:

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years' experience in a team-based manufacturing environment
• Strong MS Office and systems background
• Demonstrated ability to lead hourly manufacturing employees, manage performance, and hold employees accountable to safety, quality, and production standards.

Preferred:

• Experience in wire, cable, extrusion, or related manufacturing environments
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Experience in continuous-process or high-volume manufacturing environments

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be substituted for formal education.

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.