What are the responsibilities and job description for the Abbeville CV Production Supervisor - Night Shift 6p-6a position at Prysmian Group?
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.
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A CV (Continuous Vulcanization) line is a cable production process where insulation is applied and cured in a continuous, high-speed operation. Because the line runs for extended periods to produce large volumes, any downtime is extremely costly and time-consuming to recover from—making efficiency and quick problem-solving critical to success.
In this role, prior cable experience is not required. However, success in this position requires comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment where you are actively involved on the production floor, making real-time decisions, troubleshooting issues, and leading a team to keep operations running smoothly.
Brief Summary of Primary Duties
- Communicate and administer Prysmian Group policies and procedures
- Ensure a safe work environment at all times
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues
- Coordinate between different groups such as logistics and maintenance
- Resolve conflicts on the shop floor
- Perform necessary clerical activities such as time or record keeping
- Drive quality and cost saving initiatives
- Guide, mentor, and lead shop floor associates
Expectations
- Hands-on leadership style – lead by example, comfortable working on the floor and supporting operators directly (not a desk-based role)
- Abide by all rules and procedures
- Treat all employees with respect and consistency
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Make safety first priority
- Meet or exceed cost saving or quality goals set for the process area
- Ability to use measuring equipment –including but not limited to OD tapes, calibers, micrometers
Experience
- 3–5 years of manufacturing experience required (production environment)
- Leadership/supervisory experience strongly preferred
- High School/GED Diploma required
- First responders training education and/or Hazardous Waste Training is a plus
- Strong mechanical/technical aptitude – able to learn and understand how production lines operate
- Quick learner with strong troubleshooting ability – able to assess and stabilize issues in real time, especially on nights
Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements:
- Safety shoes and glasses required when working in the production areas
- Hearing Protection required in posted areas
- Ability to stand 8-12 hours on concrete floors
- Prysmian will grant reasonable accommodations for any disability.
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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.
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Benefits:
Work from home, Flexible working