Manchester Manufacturing Manager

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Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. With 30,000 employees across 50+ countries, we manufacture thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems annually. Our products power infrastructure, enable communication, and help transform the world around us.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations and drive continuous improvement across our facility. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for optimizing manpower, materials, and equipment utilization to meet production schedules and quality standards. The Manufacturing Manager will also foster strong cross‑functional collaboration to support operational excellence and strategic initiatives.

• Lead and manage all production teams to ensure efficient execution of manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor and optimize resource utilization (labor, materials, equipment) to meet production goals.
• Collaborate with departments such as Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Drive productivity improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Develop and mentor team members to build a high‑performance culture.
• Analyze production data and prepare reports for senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in cable, wire, or industrial production.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and manage cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Knowledge of cable manufacturing processes and equipment.

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 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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