Job Description

Prysmian Group with annual sales of over $1.3 billion dollars and annual operating income of over $100 million dollars, is a major manufacturer of wire and cable for communications and electrical markets. While diversified in the markets it serves, Prysmian Group approaches the market with a one company focus devoted to bringing all its resources to bear to provide outstanding products designed to lead the industry. The company is aligned into seven product-oriented business teams - Building Wire, Instrumentation, Power and Control Products, Data communication Products, Cordset Products, Outside Voice and Data, Automotive and OEM Engineered Products. Prysmian Group has 16 manufacturing sites and five Regional Distribution Centers in North America, and over 3800 associates. The corporate offices are in Highland Heights, Kentucky (Cincinnati). 

• Position Summary: This is a position reporting to the Manufacturing Manager. As the facility continues to aggressively increase in productivity and it lowers its manufacturing costs, there is a need to recruit a first shift Production Supervisor to supervise and coordinate all activities of one or more major manufacturing function(s).
• Basic Function: This position is responsible to the Manufacturing Manager for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing functions a first shift of operation and assures the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules and produce a quality product. Coordinates production to meet production control schedules and maintains continuous flow of production; implements the necessary maintenance of equipment to ensure continuous production on the assigned shift.

Principle Functional Responsibilities: 

• Using thorough up-to-date knowledge of the process and equipment for which they are responsible, plans work and production for the shift.
• Ensure associates have the needed raw materials, instructions, machine availability, and training to meet production requirements, and obtains information from prior shift supervisor regarding operating problems.
• Observe associates for effectiveness, efficiency, performance and safety practices, following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap, and waste. Evaluate process, work performance on each associate, and make recommendations.
• Keep records during each shift on attendance, absence, call ins, and over time schedule.
• Assures that all the manpower, raw materials, and equipment is 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 follow up, and on-going 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.
• Supervision Scope: Direct supervision over hourly associates and coordinates with various other departments.

Key Requirements:

• 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 details but be able to manage the big picture.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks.
• 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, demonstrates urgency and fast pace.
• Leadership Skills. The supervisor must have strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team, and should be able to motivate the team, set clear goals and expectations, and hold people accountable for their work.

• Desired Background:
• 5 - 10 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.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree.

Prysmian Group with annual sales of over $1.3 billion dollars and annual operating income of over $100 million dollars, is a major manufacturer of wire and cable for communications and electrical markets. While diversified in the markets it serves, Prysmian Group approaches the market with a one company focus devoted to bringing all its resources to bear to provide outstanding products designed to lead the industry. The company is aligned into seven product-oriented business teams - Building Wire, Instrumentation, Power and Control Products, Data communication Products, Cordset Products, Outside Voice and Data, Automotive and OEM Engineered Products. Prysmian Group has 16 manufacturing sites and five Regional Distribution Centers in North America, and over 3800 associates. The corporate offices are in Highland Heights, Kentucky (Cincinnati).

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