Production Area Coordinator, Low/Medium Voltage Cable Manufacturing

Lead Shift Execution at the World’s Cable Leader

Prysmian powers and connects the world—delivering underground and submarine cable systems, low and medium voltage solutions for construction and infrastructure, and optical fiber and copper connectivity for telecom. With 30,000 colleagues in 50+ countries, we invite you to shape what’s next. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Where You’ll Make an Impact

Location: Du Quoin, IL — a plant focused on low & medium voltage power cables, aggressively increasing productivity and lowering manufacturing costs.

Your Challenge

• Own shift planning for one or more major manufacturing functions, leveraging expert knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Ensure operators have what they need: raw materials, work instructions, machine availability, and the right training to meet plan.
• Drive safety, efficiency, and compliance with procedures; minimize scrap and waste while lifting performance.
• Coach and evaluate each associate’s work; provide actionable recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, absences, call-ins, and overtime; approve time in ADP.
• Address first-step grievances in line with established policy.
• Coordinate maintenance actions to keep production continuous throughout the shift.
• Champion PG1OPS lean tools—6S, Visual Management, RTFT, and Tier Communication—to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to sustain schedule adherence and material flow.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct management.

Leadership Scope

Directly supervise hourly union associates; coordinate daily with production, maintenance, quality, and other functions.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Results-oriented mindset proven in a high-performance manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing management.
• Exceptional attention to detail; comfortable managing multiple complex priorities under pressure.
• Ability to motivate teams, communicate clearly, and advance continuous improvement.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical capability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Robust planning, leadership, computer, and administrative proficiency.
• High energy with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and professionalism through change.
• Understanding of business fundamentals; acts as a change agent delivering positive bottom-line impact.

Preferred Profile

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience leading a large team in manufacturing (highly preferred).
• Strong project management skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.