Production Cell Supervisor -- Power Cables

Job Description

Job Description

Join a global leader

At Prysmian, we design and manufacture the cables that power cities and connect people—across land and sea. Our portfolio spans underground and submarine power transmission, construction and infrastructure solutions, and telecom products from optical fiber to copper connectivity. With 30,000 employees in 50+ countries, you’ll be part of a team transforming how the world is energized and connected.

Role snapshot — Du Quoin, IL

Lead day-to-day operations for one or more major manufacturing cells producing low- and medium-voltage power cables. You will ensure people, materials, methods, and machines come together safely and efficiently to meet plan, quality standards, and cost targets.

What you’ll own

• Shift planning using up-to-date process and equipment knowledge to hit output and quality goals.
• Readiness: confirm raw materials, instructions, equipment availability, and operator training.
• Safety and performance oversight; hold team members accountable to procedures that reduce waste and scrap.
• Coaching and evaluation of individual performance; recommend improvements.
• Accurate recordkeeping: attendance, absences, call-ins, overtime; approve time in ADP.
• First-step grievance handling in line with established policy.
• Lean execution using PG1OPS tools—6S, Visual Management, RTFT, and Tier Communication.
• Maintenance coordination to protect uptime and continuous flow.
• Other related duties as reasonably assigned.

Who you’ll lead and partner with

Direct supervision of hourly union associates; close collaboration with maintenance, quality, materials, and other plant teams.

What you bring

• Track record of results in high-performance manufacturing and proven leadership experience.
• Detail orientation and comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to motivate and communicate clearly while driving continuous improvement.
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Planning, leadership, computer, and administrative strengths.
• High energy, urgency, adaptability, and professional presence through change.
• Business acumen and a change-agent mindset focused on bottom-line impact.

Preferred profile

• 4+ years in a manufacturing setting.
• 1–3 years supervising a large manufacturing team (highly preferred).
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

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