Digital Manufacturing Transformation Manager; MES

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers 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!

The Digital Manufacturing Transformation Manager will lead the end-to-end deployment and optimization of are Manufacturing Execution System (MES) throughout North America. This role bridges manufacturing operations and IT, driving design, implementation, and sustainment of MES capabilities across both new and existing plant environments.

The ideal candidate will ensure the system delivers value in shop floor control, quality, and traceability, while laying the foundation for future integration with SCADA, ERP, CMMS, and supply chain systems. This role can be located in Highland Heights, KY;
Williamsport, PA;
Marshall, TX or Abbeville, SC.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead full lifecycle MES deployment: requirements gathering, process mapping, implementation, go-live, and sustainment.
• Work closely with operations and plant teams to align MES functionality with real-world manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure MES technical delivery aligns with business needs and strategic objectives.
• Engage Quality and Engineering to support testing, traceability, and compliance through MES functionality.
• Oversee process harmonization and consolidation from multiple MES platforms into a unified enterprise-wide system.
• Lead MES deployments in both new (greenfield) and existing (brownfield) facilities.
• Drive integration strategy and future design thinking for ERP, SCADA, PLCs, CMMS, and supply chain systems.
• Develop and report on KPIs such as OEE, traceability, and system adoption across sites.
• Supervise direct report(s) focused on process design; lead dotted-line site representatives throughout rollouts.
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement principles throughout digital transformation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading MES or digital manufacturing deployments.
• Hands-on experience in general manufacturing environments; wire and cable industry is a plus.
• Strong understanding of MES concepts including shop floor control, quality, and traceability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and site rollouts across multiple locations.
• Experience working with configurable MES platforms (e.g., Apriso) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, SCADA, PLCs, and digital factory architecture.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Working Relationships

This role will interact closely with operations, plant personnel, IT teams, and quality departments. It requires managing direct and indirect reports and influencing stakeholders across diverse functional areas.

Travel Requirements

Approximately 25%–50% travel to North American manufacturing locations. Some international travel may be required.

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.

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