Plant Quality Manager

About the Role

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, manufacturing thousands of miles of cables annually for power transmission, distribution, and the construction and infrastructure sectors. With 30,000 employees across 50+ countries, Prysmian offers opportunities to make a significant impact. The McKinney Plant 5 Quality Manager, accountable to the North American I&C Regional Quality Manager, oversees aluminum and copper building wire operations in North America, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 QMS and driving quality excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of operational quality technicians using the See-Do-Teach Method, performance management, and technical guidance.
• Ensure all products meet Prysmian and customer specifications and quality standards.
• Develop and implement quality control standards, processes, and controls.
• Direct the implementation and maintenance of the Quality System.
• Conduct quality process audits and continuously improve audit programs for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Perform system audits involving all parts of McKinney’s QMS.
• Execute product audits to ensure compliance with governing standards and customer expectations.
• Review and approve inspection, testing, sampling, and training methods.
• Evaluate production capabilities through quality KPIs and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Recommend and implement improvements as needed.
• Promote a quality culture across the plant, emphasizing awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Interact with customers on product, application, and technical details.
• Collaborate with North America HQ and McKinney teams for quality and customer service.
• Frequently walk the production floor to drive process and product improvements.
• Provide effective communication to internal and external stakeholders on quality matters.

Skills

• Strong understanding of ASTM, UL, ICEA, and other industry standards for low voltage building wire.
• Ability to understand and communicate customer technical needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.
• Proven leadership in team development, quality culture fostering, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective problem-solving skills with customers, vendors, and end users.
• Proficiency in quality analysis and problem-solving tools.
• Metrological knowledge.
• Experience maintaining ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of auditing methodologies, validation protocols, risk assessment, and mitigation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of management experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong preference for mechanical engineering or metallurgy background.
• Ability to manage internal nonconformities.
• Proficiency in various software applications.
• Wire and cable experience is a plus.
• Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• ASQ Certification is a plus.