What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Director position at Prysmian Group?
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!
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- 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 the collective agreements, 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.
Qualifications:
- 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
- Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Master’s Degree and/or Belt certification a plus
- Second language a plus
- 10 years manufacturing management experience
- Project management experience
- Proven ability to work in a team setting
- Geographic Flexibility a plus
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available.
- Will be required to sit, bend, kneel, squat, use keyboard, read, write, and speak fluently.
- Employee will regularly be required to lift and carry objects of 10-25 pounds as needed.
- Employee will occasionally be required to lift and carry objects of 25-30 pounds as needed.
- Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.
- This role is not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions, except excessive eye strain and possible lifting injuries
- When travel is necessary, will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings
Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements.
Line Mangers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Line Mangers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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