Production Supervisor - Third Shift

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.

This role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and oversees the second shift production of one or more major manufacturing functions, ensuring the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules, achieve high quality, and drive continuous improvement.

• Use 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, work performance on each associate, and make recommendations.
• Keep records during each shift on attendance, absence, call-ins, and overtime schedule.
• Handle first step grievances within assigned shift in accordance with established policy.
• Assure that all manpower, raw materials, and equipment are available 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 and controls are effectively in place whenever machines are operating in a production mode.

Direct supervision over hourly associates and coordination with various other departments.

• 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 two 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.

Prysmian is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, citizenship status, socioeconomic 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 reasonable accommodations for any qualified applicant with a disability.