Plant Director

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the Group manufacturers 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 almost 29,000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian Group 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. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

As the Plant Director of the Prescott facility, you will report to the Vice President Power Distribution Manufacturing, North America.

• 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.
• Leads and directs all plant operations to meet the performance goals of the business team and corporation through superior leadership and delegation/mentoring of departmental managers.
• Analyzes the overall performance of the operation and drives continual improvement in plant performance resulting in year-to-year productivity improvements, optimal inventory levels and turns, and superior delivery performance.  
• Standard bearer for our Operational Excellence philosophies driving our lean six sigma efforts to eliminate waste, improving day to day operations, and empowering all associates with a passion and culture for continual improvement.
• Demonstrates a passion for Talent Management hiring and developing the best associates and leaders in the industry in both the hourly and salaried ranks.
• Manages labor and employee relations in accordance with federal/state legislation and corporate policies ensuring pay rates, promotions, demotions, and termination of employment are applied consistently and with due process and diligence.
• Reviews capital, expenses and material/facility usage to ensure plant operates in a cost-effective manner, recommending and approving all major purchases of equipment, material and supplies for the facility.
• Provides direction and leads the preparation of the Plant annual business plan and budget.  Sets objectives for all departments consistent with meeting business plan/metrics.
• Works with sales and product management to optimize customer relations and plant productivity.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Who We're Looking For

• Results driven self-starter with the 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.
• Demonstrated talent and safety leadership that translates into results
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Solid leadership and planning skills 
• Good understanding of business principles and practices and ability to apply them
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing

• Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Master’s Degree and/or Belt certification a plus
• Bilingual - French and English preferred
• 10+ years manufacturing management experience
• Project management experience
• Geographic Flexibility a plus

Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian Group are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex,