Production Manager

Location

Williamsport, PA | United States

Job description

Are you a highly motivated individual with a passion for innovation?

Are you seeking a role that will continue to challenge you in a company committed to championing your growth?

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Spanning 50 countries, 112 plants, 25 research and development centers, and employing over 30,000 associates, we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Prysmian Group is presently on a full integration path with General Cable. This growth is only the beginning. We are presently looking for top talent to join our team during this exciting time.

WE’RE LINKING THE WORLD WITH THE FUTURE OF CABLE TECHNOLOGY

Overview:

Prysmian Group, headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of copper, aluminum, and fiber optic wire and cable products for the communications, energy, industrial, and specialty markets. The Company offers competitive strengths in such areas as breadth of product line, brand recognition, distribution and logistics, service, and operating efficiency. Communications wire and cable products transmit low-voltage signals for voice, data, video, and control applications. Energy cables include low-, medium-- and high-voltage power distribution and power transmission products. The Industrial and Specialty segment is comprised of application-specific cables for uses such as electrical power generation (traditional fuels, alternative and renewable sources, and distributed generation), the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, mining, industrial automation, marine, military and aerospace applications, power applications in the telecommunications industry, and other key industrial segments.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

As the Production Manager, you will lead the charge in creating a work environment that prioritizes the safety of all employees. At the same time, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and ensuring the consistent production of high-quality products that are delivered on time to customers within established cost targets.

The Production Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for managing the manufacturing process of the value stream. They are tasked with effectively utilizing materials, labor, and equipment to meet the business plan while ensuring a safe work environment. The VSM oversees the total production of the value stream, including safety records, production requirements, defect levels, waste, and work order attainment. This role is critical in ensuring efficient and effective production processes to meet customer demands while staying within established cost targets.

The Production Manager:

• Champions health and safety, environment, and 6S programs.
• Coordinates with Engineering and Quality to eliminate waste and improve process capability.
• Uses continuous improvement tools and methodologies to troubleshoot recurring issues and eliminate root-cause process failures.
• Assures availability of all resources necessary to operate the value stream, including adequate labor, technical and maintenance resources, and all other required direct support.
• Coordinates with Production Control and associates, schedule sequencing and load leveling in the cells.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Results-driven with a demonstrated ability to work in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate, communicate, and lead continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Solid planning, organization, and administrative skills.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3-5 Years of leadership experience required.
• Engineering Degree or equivalent desired.
• Greenbelt certification is desired.
• Manufacturing management experience, preferably in a team-based environment a plus.
• Project management experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Manufacturing shop floor & office environment.

Prysmian Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

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