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.

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The HV Manufacturing Manager is responsible for maintaining and initiating all health, safety, and environmental standards, determining training and development needs of hourly associates, and achieving manufacturing objectives as identified in the business plan. This position is responsible for the manufacturing operation of the HV facility on time, in quality and within budget. The HV Manufacturing Manager has 4 direct reports (i.e. Production Supervisors).

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Leads efforts to achieve a “Zero and Beyond” culture, eliminate all injuries, and positions the plant as a good community partner through our Corporate Social Responsibly efforts.
• Achieves daily, weekly, monthly production targets at minimal cost and maximum efficiency
• Works with Quality control to enhance in process controls to minimize scrap and meet customer high quality standards
• Drives continuous improvement through appropriate coaching, training, and process improvement
• Champions, with Supervisors, operator led process control, lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts and programs
• Knowledge and application of Tier Communication and 6-S
• Administers company policies and practices
• Works with materials management to optimize load, to minimize downtime, bottlenecks, unfavorable material mix and to reduce raw material, WIP and FG inventories
• Works with Engineering to enhance process improvement resulting in achieving productivity goal
• Works with Maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance programs match production requirements and maximize equipment efficiencies
• Champions manufacturing objectives and possesses Project Management skills through leading and facilitating projects
• Experience facilitating organizational change with good oral and verbal communication skills throughout all levels of the organization
• Uses Lean sigma tools to troubleshoot recurring issues and eliminate root cause process failures
• Analyzes KPI’s to prepare charts/records and initiate remedial action
• Manages labor and employee relations in accordance with corporate policies ensuring pay rates, promotions, demotions, and termination of employment are applied consistently and with due process and diligence.
• Reviews material/facility usage
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications :

• Results driven
• Quality driven leader
• Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to motivate, communicate and lead continuous improvement
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills
• Good understanding of business principles and practices with ability to apply them
• Project Management experience
• Proven ability to work in a team setting

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of management experience required; manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Lean or Six Sigma knowledge highly preferred