Plant Director

Prysmian•Jackson, TN

About The Position

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian 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 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. Make Your Mark at Prysmian! Summary The Plant Director is accountable for providing leadership and innovative management of the resources allocated to the plant in Jackson, TN. Achieving annual and long-term objectives which will allow the Division to reach its goals for profitability and growth. The Plant Director must develop strategies and tactics which will be aligned with the overall direction and consistent with our expectations for Safety, Quality, People, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost management.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s degree
8 – 10 years manufacturing management experience
Project management experience
Proven ability to work in a team setting

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree, master’s degree and/or belt certification a plus
Geographic Flexibility a plus

Responsibilities

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 continuous improvement efforts to eliminate waste, improving day to day operations, and empowering all associates with a passion and driving cultural excellence.
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 Capex, Opex, and material/facility usage to ensure plant operates in a cost-effective manner.
Recommends and approves 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.