Willimantic Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

Overview

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. The company manufactures cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, and provides products for the telecommunications sector. Prysmian has a global presence with 30,000 employees across 50+ countries.

This position is responsible to the Manufacturing Manager for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing functions on a shift of operation, and for ensuring efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules and produce a quality product. Coordinates production to meet production control schedules and maintains a continuous flow of production; implements the necessary maintenance of equipment to ensure continuous production on an assigned shift.

• Use thorough up-to-date knowledge of the process and equipment for which they are responsible, plan work and production for the shift.
• Ensure associates have the needed raw materials, instructions, machine availability, and training to meet production requirements, and obtain information from prior shift supervisor regarding operating problems.
• Observe associates for effectiveness, efficiency, performance safety practices, following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap, usage, and waste. Evaluate process and work performance on each associate, and make recommendations.
• Keep records during each shift on attendance, absence, call-ins, and overtime schedule.
• Handle the first step grievances within the assigned shift in accordance with established policy.
• Assure that all manpower, raw materials, and equipment are on hand and running to produce the highest quality product, in the most efficient and timely manner.
• Perform other tasks that are reasonable to the job as requested by Direct Management.
• Perform routine and ongoing monitoring of machinery/equipment use within area of responsibility to ensure that machine safeguards/controls are effectively in place whenever machines are operating in a production mode.

• Direct supervision over hourly associates and coordination with various other departments.
• Payroll Management:
  Reviews, verifies, and approves weekly team employee timecards in ADP, ensuring accurate recording of hours, PTO, and schedule adjustments.

• A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in manufacturing management.
• Must have good attention to detail but be able to manage the big picture and have a “make the numbers” mentality.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks on a daily 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, and administrative skills.
• High energy demonstrating urgency and fast pace.
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the manufacturing function with a bottom-line result.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing supervision.
• Strong project management skills.
• Supervision experience in a team-based environment.
• Strong manufacturing background; able to understand and develop appropriate product specifications.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, preferred.
• Some basic computer skills 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.

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