Production Supervisor

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.

Responsibilities include:

Safety:

• Follow all applicable safety procedures and ISO14001 EMS guidelines.
• Lead as a safety and PPE ambassador and by example for all operators.
• Function as the emergency point of contact, follow emergency procedures including evacuations, muster point roll call, plant management notification, fiber plant communication and coordinating emergency response activities with local authorities and internal safety staff.

Quality:

• Ensure all product meets requirements as defined by the Plant’s Quality Management Systems.
• Aiding operators with recording correct and clear Quality Notes. (QN’s)
• Co-ordinate corrective activities with Engineering and Maintenance as needed.

People:

Drive the Prysmian continuous improvement culture which includes:

• Supporting all Tier Communication processes, lead Tier 1 meetings, encourage operators to take accountability for production goals and report production data.
• Help conduct 5-Why root causes analysis and problem solving and decide corrective actions.
• Utilizing Right the First-Time boards to capture initiative-taking line specific corrective actions and support preventative maintenance and ongoing 6S activities and housekeeping activities.
• Motivate, encourage, and coach operators.
• Complete detailed shift reports including Leader Standard Work (LSW).
• Work with Value Stream Managers to develop and update skills matrix and help develop and implement shift training plans.

Delivery:

• Work with management to plan and coordinate shift staffing and production activities.
• Optimize reassignment of operators to different production lines based on dynamic requirements including job reprioritization, materials availability, and staffing changes.
• Make sure the production lines run smoothly and efficiently and meet daily goals.
• Help trouble shoot production line startup interruptions including raw material shortages to resume production output as quickly as possible.

Inventory, Cost and General:

• Participate in monthly and ad hoc inventory stock taking counts.
• Promote annual gain share goals and aims and lead supporting initiatives such as scrap reduction and increased labor efficiency.
• Function as the primary contact point for IT issues on shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manufacturing management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of experience of leadership.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Must complete OJT for specific job classification, as needed, on time.

Preferred:

• Prior management experience in a Lean Manufacturing organization.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel training.
• SAP knowledge.

Skills/Attributes:

• Initiative-taker; self-motivated.
• Excellent multi-tasking and job prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively.
• Clear written and good verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous.
• Strong problem solver.

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