Project Manager (Process Engineering/ Manufacturing)

The posting

Prysmian is the world’s leading manufacturer of wire and cable. Our North American footprint expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire. With nearly 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 33,000 globally, every year Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables for power transmission and distribution, medium and low voltage cables for construction and infrastructure as well as a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for telecommunications.

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 committed to excellence as we help transform the world around us.

Team Overview and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the position holder will exhibit energetic project management of process improvements that impact the bottom line in an exciting, challenging and performance driven organization.

· Demonstrate safety leadership and advance our Zero & Beyond safety culture.

· Share expertise through training and leading others in the use of best practices.

· Generate and evaluate the risk / reward priority of improvement opportunities. Be an advocate for Lean Sigma thinking.

· Achieve results and ensure sustainment of process controls (CTQ’s & CTP”s).

· Lead and influence teams of diverse individuals at various levels within the organization.

· Improve yield, efficiency, and capacity of processes in accordance with strategic business objectives.

· Develop, document, implement and sustain manufacturing processes and products using appropriate data and statistical tools.

· Baseline understanding and utilization of control systems and instrumentation used to improve process capabilities.

· Specification, procurement and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and instrumentation, including capital cost justification and related documentation.

· Maintain constant presence on the shop floor and provide hands on troubleshooting of manufacturing processes and equipment to drive root cause analysis and corrective action.

· Maintain performance specifications and bills of material for all current products.

· Perform Lean Facilitator duties as required to implement and sustain lean initiatives throughout your area of responsibility.

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ME, EE, IE, CE and MS (Other technical degrees considered when supported with applicable experience, Manufacturing experience desirable).

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience.

· Proven track record of results in the design, re-design, installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing processes and equipment utilized in a continuous operation.

· A result driven individual with a proven track record in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Strong project management abilities.

· Proven ability to use DOE and SPC techniques (Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt experience is a plus).

· Able to manage and execute multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure daily.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Flexible work schedule to support facility that runs 24 hrs. a day, 7 days week.

· Ability to travel 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years’ wire & cable experience manufacturing of thermoplastic or thermoset conductors.
• Project management training or certification.
• Lean Sigma practitioner

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