Operations Excellence Manager

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. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: This position will be located near any of our manufacturing facilities in Norrth America This position requires 50% travel to our plants in North America. Oversee the execution of the Continuous Improvement project portfolio, demonstrating leadership in facilitating, supporting, and/or leading Teams using C.I. tools to achieve planned SQPDIC goals and financial-industrial business targets. You will execute, train, lead, and develop local teams on the correct and practical application of Breakthrough Kaizen Methodology in conjunction with 4 Disciplines of Execution. Help mature and harmonize our Daily Management Methodologies (Tiered Communication Process, Gemba, LSW, LPA, and 6S + RTFT Board) Facilitator expert in TPM, VSM, PULL Systems, Theory of Constraints, Hoshin Kanri and other Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies identified to enhance Engagement, Business Agility, and Empowerment at all levels within the region. Serve as a conduit for best practice sharing and standardization within or across different Business Units, and/or from outside of Prysmian Group. Oversee the correct exploitation of digital platforms solutions (Industry 4.0) to augment the ability to achieve operational KPI's. Develop training material as required to support alignment to the Operational Excellence Strategy and Operator Centric approach within the Region. Helps drive strategy alignment through the application of the Operational Excellence Assessment (OEA) to evaluate maturity level against internal and enterprise-wide performance standards and partner with local leadership to develop an improvement roadmap to advance maturity. Report on quantitative and qualitative analysis of high-level key operational indicators and C.I. methodologies to identify opportunities for improvement or promote change. Required Competencies, Education, and Experience: Bachelor's degree Required (Preferably in Engineering - Chemical, Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical) Minimum 3 years' experience leading and managing a team Experience using data analysis to drive improvements through the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools and concepts; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or above Project management experience with a proven track record of meeting timelines or proactively adjusting to achieve planned goals SharePoint, Power BI, and Statistical tools proficiency are a plus (e.g. JMP or Minitab) Strong analytical background - 7 Quality tools, SPC, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, and Correlation Analysis are a plus 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. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at . English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation . By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation , and a strong customer base , the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian's business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient , high-performing , sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions . Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.

Created: 2024-10-19