Value Stream Manager

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Duquoin, IL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Value Stream Manager leads safety initiatives, drives operational efficiency, manages multiple value streams, and ensures product quality and cost targets are met.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

As the Value Stream Manager, you will lead the charge in creating a work environment that prioritizes the safety of all employees. At the same time, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and ensuring the consistent production of high-quality products that are delivered on time to customers within established cost targets.

The VSM reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is responsible for managing the manufacturing process of multiple value streams and shop floor supervisors. The VSM creates and facilitates standard work for the production coordinators as well as the shop floor in order to effectively utilize materials, labor, and equipment to meet the business plan while ensuring a safe work environment. This role is critical in ensuring efficient and effective production processes to meet customer demands while staying within established cost targets.

The Value Stream Manager:

  • Champions health and safety, environment, and 6S programs

  • Coordinates with Engineering and Quality to eliminate waste and improve process capability.

  • Uses continuous improvement tools and methodologies to troubleshoot recurring issues and eliminate root-cause process failures.

  • Assures availability of all resources necessary to operate the value stream, including adequate labor, technical and maintenance resources, and all other required direct support.

  • Coordinates with Production Control and associates to support schedule sequencing and proper schedule attainment.

  • Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Results-driven with a demonstrated ability to work in a high-performance manufacturing environment.

  • Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with excellent attention to detail.

  • Ability to motivate, communicate and lead continuous improvement.

  • Excellent analytical abilities.

  • Solid planning, organization, and administrative skills.

  • Familiarity with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

  • 3-5 Years of leadership experience required.

  • Experience managing other managers desired.

  • Greenbelt certification desired.

  • Manufacturing management experience, preferably in a team-based environment a plus.

  • Project management experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

  • Manufacturing shop floor & office environment

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 [email protected].

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-5 Years of leadership experience
  • Experience managing other managers
  • Engineering Degree or equivalent
  • Greenbelt certification
  • Manufacturing management experience in a team-based environment
  • Project management experience
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The Company
HQ: Milan
12,899 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 151 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Headquartered in Milan, Italy and spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 105 plants, 25 research and development centers, and about 30,000 employees as of July 2023, we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Our business model is diversified by portfolio and geographical area. In 2022 we registered +16 billion € in sales and 509 million € net profit. Today we drive the energy transition and worldwide digitalization. Learn more about the new Group on www.prysmiangroup.com Follow us also on: facebook.com/PrysmianGroup/ youtube.com/prysmiangroup twitter.com/prysmiangroup instagram.com/prysmian_group

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