Continuous Improvement Leader

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian 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 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 at Prysmian!

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lean Leader (also known in Prysmian as a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) Leader ) for our Du Quoin, IL location. The Continuous Improvement Leader will drive continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing Kaizen methodologies and the Prysmian Performance System (PPS). This role will focus on fostering a workplace culture that empowers employees at all levels to streamline and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Continuous Improvement Leader will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and sustain operational excellence

Position Description & Responsibilities

• Acts as a business partner to the site Director and key member of the site leadership team, providing strategic insights and data-driven recommendations to drive Prysmian Performance System (PPS) and Kaizen culture at the side.
• Steer with and ensure buy-in from Operations leadership team to develop annual Kaizen transformation roadmap tailored to site needs and aligned to regional Hoshin goals to drive improvements in key metrics such as safety, quality delivery, cost, employee engagement and growth.
• Serves as a change agent, embedding Kaizen and Lean Principles across all levels of the site and ensuring initiatives are aligned with site goals and sustained.
• Embraces servant leadership and respect for people to build collaboration and improve sustainability of process improvements.
• Execute initiatives from division KPO and provides feedback on progress.
• Leads and drives Kaizen workshops/events ensuring all relevant stakeholders are involved and ensuring measurable results linked with flow improvement and waste elimination for high volume/high revenue manufacturing product groups using Lean principles.
• Leads, delivers training, and mentorship programs on Kaizen, Lean Principles and PPS – from operators to site leadership - to build Lean practitioners and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Incorporates and maintains strict compliance to PPS and developed standards via visual and daily management.
• Ensures accountability for Kaizen Newspaper Action Items driving follow-through and measurable results.
• Manages and maintains Kaizen resources, training materials, and standard templates to support ongoing improvement efforts.
• Champion the identification, planning, and execution of hoshin process to improve site SQDC via Kaizen Planner.

Required Competencies, Education, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with leadership in Kaizen, Continuous Improvement.
• Proficient in Gemba Kaizen, Value Stream Analysis, Visual & Daily Management, Hoshin Kanri, SMED, TPM, Standard Work Development, and 3P Layout.
• Strong ability to facilitate Kaizen Events on these methods and tools and helping to identify future Lean minded personnel.
• Proficiency leading cost reduction and process flow improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Kaizen tools, such as 3P, TAKT Time, Standard Work Combination Sheets, Standard WIP and Kaizen Newspaper.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide leadership and strategic direction as part of the site leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Master on TPS or Danaher Business System Certification.
• Project management experience with a proven track record of meeting timelines or proactively adjusting to achieve planned goals.
• Agile certification such as SCALE.
• Change management such as PROSCI certification.
• Strong analytical background - SPC, Hypothesis Testing, Regression, and Correlation Analysis.
• Problem-solving skills, such as 5-Whys, 8D, Shainin, etc.

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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