Continuous Improvement Specialist

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year the Group manufacturers 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 almost 29.000 employees across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian Group 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. (Make Your Mark!)

What youll do:

• 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 (A1s) Kaizen and Daily Management to close the gap to burning platform targets

• Act 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 targets.

• Drive Industry 4.0 or Digital platform solutions that enhance the continuous improvement agenda and efforts and enable efficiency and effectiveness of results.

• Bring new ideas motivation and positive support to all levels of the team

Who are we looking for

• Bachelors degree
• 3 - 5 years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency and effectiveness resulting in demonstrable tangible financial benefit
• Facilitated or participated in at least 3 separate week-long kaizen events while performing proper preparation and follow-up.
• CI Practitioner or Greenbelt Certification as minimum
• Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective daily management enabling factory execution.
• Demonstrated successful digital platform implementation to support plant performance.

Prysmian Group as an Equal Opportunity Employer aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds skills and abilities who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Groups success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent where people feel respected appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements.

Line Managers Hiring Managers HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race color religion national origin ancestry alienage or citizenship status age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status disability military service and veteran status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Prysmian Group will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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 let us know.

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 Prysmians commitments.

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