Continuous Improvement Manager

About Prysmian

We are global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 + years of experience, 28,000+ employees. 52 Countries. 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.

Today Prysmian is the largest manufacturer of cables and accessories in the UK. The Wrexham site, which employs in the region of 350 workers, is a manufacturing site as well as an Energy Network Solution hub. We produce Low, Medium and High Voltage cables up to 132kV as well as accessories and components; using high-grade, fire-resistant materials along with submarine cables used for offshore wind farms.

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team in our Wrexham factory.

Reporting to the Plant Director and to the R&D function via a Matrix Manager you will lead a team of Process & Development Engineers, you will be responsible for providing technical support and solutions to improve all aspects of the sites manufacturing processes, using continuous improvement and proactive methodologies to ensure that optimum material, machine efficiencies, and quality are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the Process & Development Engineering Team including its development, resource prioritisation and deployment.

• Management of the design, development, and qualification processes through the Accolade project management system.

• Responsibility for product cost reduction (DTC), approval of alternative materials and preparation of associated raw material specifications.

• Provide day-to-day support to the sites production processes, including root-cause identification and rectification of process faults.

• Regular Right First Time analysis to identify process issues and develop / implement actions to drive measurable improvement.

• Propose, evaluate and implement improvement projects to provide cost savings in areas such as material, machine and manpower efficiency, and “Cost of Poor Quality”.

• Departmental interface, decision maker on potential orders / new design capability.

• Specify, develop and purchase tooling and equipment for production.

• Supervise the industrialisation of new processes, materials and product developments.

• Commission new equipment and manufacturing processes.

• Monitor and report on relevant key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Establish and maintain technical and training documentation.

• Provide support for quality complaints, including where necessary customer interface and visits.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar Continuous Improvement / Process Improvement role, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Ideally educated to degree-level / or apprentice trained in engineering or a related technical discipline, however this is not essential.

• Experience and knowledge of improvement methods and techniques.

• Demonstrate proven analytical and problem-solving skills within a manufacturing process environment and have a hands-on approach to their work.

• Possess drive and determination to make things happen and to achieve objectives without compromising standards.

• Preferred previous experience of leading a small professional team, direct supervisory / people management skills are required.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are essential, as is the ability to work independently and within a team.

• Proactive, results-driven, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

• On-line Language Learning Access

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay

• Generous sick pay arrangements

• EE Mobile Discounts

• Dell Advantage discounts

• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free onsite parking

• Transition to Retirement Policy

• Vitality scheme

• Free Flu Jab

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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