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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Continuous Improvement Specialist -

Claremont Fiber Plant

Requirements:

3 - 5 years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, and effectiveness resulting in demonstrable tangible financial benefitB.S. in Engineering or Business DegreeDemonstrated ability to understand complex process flow and machineryExpert in Lean tools specifically Kaizen, various problem-solving tools, 6S and process flow mappingDemonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams to execute and deliver plant prioritiesAbility to prioritize tasks to make progress on short term and long-term initiativesComfortable working in multidisciplinary teams and across different departmentsDemonstrated ability to work in high pressure situationsCI Practitioner or Greenbelt Certification as minimumExcellent communication skills & strong presentation skillsExperience working with large sets of data and making data driven decisionsAbility to contribute to the team’s culture of continuous process changes and improvementsAbility to work with little supervisionAbility to work independentlyAbility to provide leadership to drive site strategy to execution.

Preferred:

5+ years of experience in a quality and continuous improvement in a manufacturing roleDemonstrated ability to lead and facilitate projects to successful completion in a timely mannerExperience in fiber or cable industry

Responsibilities:

Investigation of customer claims, supplier quality issues, and internal non-conformitiesLead ad hoc cross-functional teams to address resolutionConduct data analysis to support RCADocument results of RCA & CA (8D, IR, A3, etc.)Communicate with relevant outside parties (customers, suppliers, R&D, other BU plants)Create a Continuous Improvement vision based on the Operational Excellence Assessment stages and Hoshin Kanri objectives.Implement the regional CI strategy/system to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost. Reduce forms of waste in both manufacturing processes and transactional processes that support production.Lead and develop a Kaizen schedule to improve CI culture and SQPDIC objectives of the plant. Utilize influencing skills and listening to drive ownership and change.Partner with the Plant Manager to drive the Continuous Improvement agenda at all levels of the plant.Facilitate CI Council, to validate the effectiveness of Kaizen of the overall continuous improvement agenda, including, problem-solving countermeasures (A1’s), Kaizen, and Daily Management to close the gap to burning platform targetsAct as a change agent utilizing facts at the Gemba to drive advice and counsel to leaders and teams on issues impacting SQPDIC targets.Own the local training and development of non-desk workers, desk workers, and staff leaders. Leveraging the CI training portfolio including, Introduction to CI, CI Coach, CI Practitioner, and CI Leadership material including the principles of respect for people, setting high expectations, go-and-see, and having a drive for action, etc. Lean tools include Gemba walks, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, Standard Work, Setup Reduction, Visual Management, Pull Systems, Error Proofing, etc. Encourage the use of CI tools and CI behaviors and promote Lean Six Sigma integration utilizing the strength of both methods to close the gap to plant targetsProduct / process reporting - Cpk's for key parametersOversee lab test schedule and resultsAudit significant process/material changesComply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO14001 EMS guidelines

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.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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