Paragould Superintendent

Operations Manager

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.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for leading the operations team to ensure optimum utilization of manpower and materials on equipment run according to schedule. This is necessary to ensure quality products will be made safely and efficiently, at minimum cost, on time and in accordance with the approved business plan.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

• Creates, implements, and drives key safety initiatives, assuring resources are sufficient to create a zero and beyond (accident free at work and offsite) culture.
• Determines appropriate skill sets for operators throughout the plant. Works to improve operator flexibility, work assignments and reduce labor costs.
• Responsible for total production of cell metrics including safety, production quantity, customer service, defect levels, waste, work order attainment, etc.
• Trains and facilitates Supervisors in achieving improved productivity and reduction of waste.
• Analyzes KPIs, prepares charts / records and initiates remedial action.
• Utilizes effective leadership skills in a manner to achieve proper motivation, performance, reward, respect, and accountability for all operational resources.
• Effectively manages cross functional relationships with other departments to support effective use of manpower, materials, and equipment, as well as productivity and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promotes "on-the-spot" problem solving activity, supporting associates in cells with decisions and needs and ensuring progress toward operator led process control.
• Executes the financial plans associated with the operational team.
• Maintains a visible and vocal presence as the shop floor leader.

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Prysmian, 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 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 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, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.