Job Description
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.
Position Summary:
The Production Control Specialist is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining all production processes from a technical standpoint, to achieve maximum efficiency, meet quality standards, and ensure timely order fulfillment to meet On Time Delivery goals. This role participates to Continuous Improvement initiatives, monitors KPIs, and collaborates across Teams to maintain production schedules and delivery commitments to the customers. The position will also participate in the Plant expansion projects and any Plant layout optimization. It will supervise direct reports, with a clear career path toward a Process Unit Manager role.
Process Optimization – Achieve Monthly/Yearly Production Output:
- Analyze and streamline Manufacturing workflow to reduce cycle time, minimize waste, and improve throughput. Collaborate with Process Unit Manager in the Area to implement improvement ideas.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering and Operations to implement Lean Tools, and automation strategies to enhance productivity and cost efficiency.
- Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis for process deviations, with particular focus in production output and order attainment.
- Evaluate equipment performance and recommend upgrades or preventive maintenance to avoid downtime.
- Participate in Plant layout optimization projects to improve material flow and space utilization.
Production Scheduling & Order Attainment – Achieve Monthly/Yearly OTD Target:
- Monitor and adjust Production Schedules to align with customer orders and delivery timelines.
- Supervise production planning and audit the adherence of the Operations Team during a 24-7 operation.
- Coordinate with the Supply Chain Team to resolve Raw Material constraints and maintain On Time Delivery performance.
- Ensure that the resource allocation (manpower, materials, machines) supports schedule adherence.
- Verify alignment of resources and performance to agreed targets.
- Monitor Defective/Out of Flow (Material Review Board) products and collaborate with Supply Chain and Quality Teams to close action items and improve Time to Close KPI.
KPI Tracking & Reporting:
- Track key performance indicators (KPI’s) such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Production confirmations and order fulfillment metrics in each Department.
- Prepare daily/weekly reports on Production Efficiency and Schedule Compliance for management review.
- Use data analytics to identify trends and implement corrective actions proactively.
Leadership & Development:
- Directly manage reports, providing guidance and monthly performance feedback.
- Develop leadership skills and strategic thinking as part of a succession plan for the Process Unit Manager role.
Quality & Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to Company Standards and internal QMS.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering to support process validation for new products (TPA’s) and maintain required documentation like line capabilities or output limitations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Operations Teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues that have an impact on departmental output.
- Provide technical support for equipment upgrades and capacity expansion projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
- Experience in Operations, Production Control, Scheduling, or Process Optimization.
- Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft excel and production reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in cable manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Leadership or supervisory experience in a 24/7 operation.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage production schedules and support On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals.
- Experience with KPI tracking, data analysis, and process improvement.
- Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Leadership & Development:
- Ability to lead teams and support operational excellence initiatives.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lexington, South Carolina |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1879 |
| Website | https://www.prysmiangroup.com/en/careers/what-we-offer/sell-it-program |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance
About Company
Prysmian is world leader of the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, with some 19,000 employees across 50 countries worldwide.
Prysmian Group operates 10 plants in North America serving the telecom and energy markets. The Group consists of Prysmian and Draka, two of the strongest and most respected commercial brands in the industry, whose highly complementary products and services meet the needs for two distinct sectors: Telecom Cables & Systems produces optical fibers, optical cables and connectivity for video, data and voice transmission. Prysmian Group has two fiber optic manufacturing facilities in the United States covering 1.5 million square feet, including the only co-located fiber and cable facility in North America.
In our energy business, we design and produce cables and systems for the transmission and distribution of low, medium, high and extra high voltage systems. In 2009, Prysmian built the only Vertical Continuous Vulcanization line in North America in the Abbeville, SC plant. This facility is used to produce insulated high voltage cables. In addition, the group has a manufacturing facility in Prescott, Ontario to meet Canada’s power cabling needs.
A key factor in managing the Group's business is attention to sustainable development and the environment. As part of its activities, the Prysmian Group is involved in implementing management and production processes which help improve environmental sustainability and safety at work, in accordance with the guidelines of its HSE policy.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Infrastructure Constructionunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lean Manufacturingunmatched
- Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Metricsunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Operations Controlunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Order Deliveryunmatched
- Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Plant Layout and Designunmatched
- Power Transmissionunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Engineeringunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Process Managementunmatched
- Process Validationunmatched
- Product Reviewsunmatched
- Product Testingunmatched
- Production Controlunmatched
- Production Managementunmatched
- Production Planningunmatched
- Production Scheduleunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Resource Managementunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Schedule Developmentunmatched
- Succession Planningunmatched
- Supply Chainunmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Telecommunicationsunmatched
- Telecommunications Industryunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Trend Analysisunmatched
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