Willimantic Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

Prysmian Group•Willimantic, CT

22d

About The Position

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures 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 Group - Join Us Summary: This position is responsible to the Manufacturing Manager for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing functions a 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 an assigned shift.

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 and have a “make the number’s” mentality.
Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks on a daily basis.
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 demonstrating urgency and fast pace.
Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the manufacturing function with a bottom-line result.
Minimum 2 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.
Some basic computer skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in related field, preferred.

Responsibilities

Use 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 safety practices, following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap, usage, 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.
Handle the first step grievances within assigned shift in accordance with established policy.
Assure 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 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.
Reviews, verifies, and approves weekly team employee timecards in ADP, ensuring accurate recording of hours, PTO, and schedule adjustments.