Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Prysmian; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Du Quoin, IL seeks a Production Coordinator to supervise and coordinate shift manufacturing functions, ensuring efficient use of equipment, adherence to schedules, and safe, quality output. The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, material readiness, training, and timely maintenance, with responsibilities including attendance tracking in ADP and enforcing safety standards.

Join a high-energy team where continuous improvement and strong leadership drive production performance and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing
• 1-3 years supervisory experience leading a large team in a manufacturing setting
• Strong project management skills

Responsibilities

• Plan work and production for the shift using up-to-date process knowledge
• Ensure associates have materials, instructions, machine access, and training
• Observe and enforce safety, efficiency, and quality while reducing scrap
• Maintain attendance, absence, overtime records in ADP
• Support lean tools (6S, Visual Management, RTFT) and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP

ERP systems

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.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Position Summary

The Du Quoin, IL facility produces low & medium voltage power cables. As the facility continues to aggressively increase in productivity and lowers its manufacturing costs, there is a need to recruit a Production Coordinator to supervise and coordinate all activities of one or more major manufacturing function(s) during a shift operation.

Basic Function

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing functions on a particular shift operation with primary emphasis on; assuring the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules, producing a quality product in a safe manner; coordinating production to meet production control schedules and maintain continuous flow of production; and implementing the necessary maintenance of equipment to ensure continuous production on an assigned shift.

Principle Functional Responsibilities

• Using thorough up-to-date knowledge of the process and equipment for which they are responsible, plans work and production for the shift.
• Ensure associates have the needed raw materials, instructions, machine availability, and training to meet production requirements.
• Observe and hold associates accountable for safety adherence, efficiency, overall production performance, following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap usage and waste. Evaluate process, work performance on each associate, and make recommendations.
• Keep records during each shift on attendance, absence, call-ins, and overtime schedule and accurately approve associate time in ADP.
• Handle the first step grievances within assigned shift in accordance established policy.
• Support and ensure associates and the manufacturing function(s) adhere and utilize fully all lean tools including those in PG1OPS (6S, Visual Management, RTFT and Tier Communication).
• Perform other tasks that are reasonable to the job as requested by Direct Management.

Supervision Scope

Direct supervision over hourly union associates and coordinates with various other departments.

Key Requirements

• A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing management environment.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• 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 excellent analytical abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Solid planning, leadership, computer and administrative skills.
• High energy, demonstrates urgency and fast pace.
• Must be adaptable, professional demeanor responding to change.
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; functions as a change agent who can effectively manage manufacturing to achieve positive bottom line results.

Desired Background

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing setting
• 1-3 years supervisory experience leading a large team in a manufacturing setting highly preferred
• Strong project management skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• High School degree or equivalent is required

The typical base salary range for this role is 66,000 - 100,000. Actual placement within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and geographic location.