Production Supervisor
Prysmian · Lawrenceburg, KY
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Prysmian (industrial) in Lawrenceburg, KY.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Kentucky: typical posted base $87k–$128k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 33 production supervisor openings in Kentucky, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 40 other live production postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 60+)
Similar roles usually ask 60+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 85%
- 5S 27%
- SPC 24%
- Cost reduction 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from PrysmianAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Reporting to the Process Unit Manager, this position is responsible for leadership and coordination of all activities on their assigned shift(s). The position requires a strong ability to coach and mentor teams while assuring the efficient utilization of a talented workforce and equipment. The position is a coach to associates to coordinate production to meet safety, quality, workflow, manning, material handling, and maintenance goals as necessary to ensure efficient continuous production. Lean Manufacturing techniques will be used to drive continuous improvement. The Shift Coordinator will be required to be present at shift change meetings.
Team Overview and Job
Responsibilities
- ◆Ability to empower associates to raise the bar (examples in the following areas):
- ◆Safety Practices
- ◆Shift Handoffs
- ◆Production Team Performance (Quality, Output, etc.)
- ◆6S
- ◆Ability and passion to be responsible for their shift.
- ◆Quick, but accurate analytical judgment.
- ◆Ability to commit time required to ensure operational concerns are addressed when plant operations are active.
- ◆Consistently address performance issues with teams and individuals.
- ◆Strong communication, relationship, leadership, and problem-solving skills to coach and create high performing work teams.
- ◆Strong understanding of the teams’ strengths, weaknesses, ambitions, and personalities.
- ◆Coach associates for effectiveness, efficiency, and performance safety practices, utilizing Lean principles to reduce scrap, usage and waste based upon this knowledge. Evaluates process and work performance on each employee and coaches for improvement as necessary.
- ◆Leads Tier 1 meetings and mentors associates to lead meetings as well.
- ◆Must have the drive to develop and prepare for the roles of greater responsibility and scope.
- ◆Strong computing skills in Microsoft Office applications to communicate knowledge on all levels of the organization.
- ◆Assist in creation and implementation of standard work.
- ◆Examples of coaching are shown below, but not limited to these items:
- ◆Coach safety star point to ensure Near Miss and Accident reporting is properly completed.
- ◆Coaches associates to plan work and production for the shift using thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the processes and the equipment.
- ◆Utilize/Coach team leads to make necessary decisions with regards to safety, workflow scheduling, material handling, quality, and maintenance.
- ◆Engages in regular two-way problem solving, uses data analysis to identify improvement opportunities, and teaches associates how to utilize controls to make better decisions.
- ◆2-2-3 Rotating schedule . Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. Week 2 - Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Who are we looking for?
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree
- ✓3-5 Years of Supervising / Management in Manufacturing
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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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Knowledge / Skills
- •A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high performance manufacturing environment
- •Able to understand, communicate and improve key performance metrics
- •Must have good attention to detail, but be able to manage the plant expectations
- •Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a day in and day out basis
- •Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement
- •Critical thinker, with strong analytical abilities
- •Good written and oral communication skills
- •Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills
- •High energy, demonstrates urgency in a fast-paced environment
- •Good understanding of business principles and practices; can manage the manufacturing function to a bottom line result
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- •Must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
- •Frequent walking required
- •To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- •Must be able to work overtime either before or after normal starting times and on weekends
- •Must be able to work overtime on days off as required to cover Supervisor vacations and special projects.
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