2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Prysmian Group (NYSE: BGC), 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. 

Prysmian Group Corporation is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Cell Coordinator 1 is responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing cells on 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift operation, assures the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules and produce a high 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.

Education:

•      BS Degree preferred in a related field

Experience:

• Three to five years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in a team-based continuous manufacturing environment, wire & cable experienced preferred

Associate Accountability Statement

Each associate is required to demonstrate personal commitment to the standards set forth in The Prysmian Group Code of Ethics and Compliance Guidelines use sound judgment in maintaining appropriate compliance procedures and in carrying out their duties with honesty, in compliance with laws and with high ethical standards.

Key Competencies:

• Results driven, with a demonstrated ability working in a high performance, fast pace manufacturing environment
• A “make the numbers” mentality in order to reach yearly targets of KPIs in Material Efficiency & Labor Efficiency, following measurable goals, and developing plans & following developed plans to obtain those goals
• Willing to learn & able to motivate, communicate with people to drive, implement & follow existing and/or projected Company`s continuous improvement tools such as Lead Standard Worksheet, Tier boards, Kaizen events, SMED, 6S, Zero & Beyond, Consequence Thinking
• Must be willing to deploy the strategies and targets from management to floor
• Participate in workshops as required
• As part of management team must be able to train people in SOPs (Standard of Procedures)
• Must be able to work overtime during weekdays & weekends as required
• Following the policies of Company regarding Safety & Quality Regulations
• Be an agent of People First approach according to Company values
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, dealing with day-to-day issues of a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of business principles and ability to effectively manage with attention to bottom line results
• Critical thinking and excellent analytical abilities
• High energy, demonstrating sense of urgency and pace as required
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills
• Good written and oral communication skills

III. Position Specific Responsibilities:

Plans work and production for the work cell, directing the off shifts using thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the processes and the equipment for which he is responsible.

• Reviews information from all shift cell coordinators regarding operating problems.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures safety awareness & associate involvement
• Ensures all machines are operable and adequate raw materials are in inventory.
• Checks schedules for each machine and orders needed materials; checks all machines for proper running speed and enters any mechanical problems on the maintenance log.
• Makes preventive maintenance checks on machines and equipment; prepares any needed work orders.
• Supervises machine operators, packing, material handlers, etc., instructing and training them in proper methods of running machines.