Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Position Summary

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

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.

• 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 PG1
  
  OPS (6S, Visual Management, RTFT and Tier Communication).
• Perform other tasks that are reasonable to the job as requested by Direct Management.

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

• 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.

• 4+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong project management skills.
• Supervision experience in a team-based environment.
• Manufacturing background using Lean Principles.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

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…