Production Supervisor (3rd Shift)

About Prysmian Draka EHC, a brand of Prysmian: we consider our employees to be our competitive advantage and take pride in being a premier employer in eastern North Carolina. As a member of the Draka EHC team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our company. Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, manufacturing thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for construction and infrastructure. We also produce optical fibers, copper cables, and connectivity solutions for the telecommunications sector. With 30,000 employees across 50+ countries, everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark.

About the role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this position is responsible for leadership and coordination of all activities on assigned shift(s). The Shift Supervisor coaches and mentors teams to ensure efficient utilization of a talented workforce and equipment, driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing techniques. The goal is to develop high-performing, self-directed work teams within manufacturing cells.

Responsibilities

• Assign personnel to support production schedules and ensure appropriate shift coverage.
• Review production reports, identify performance gaps, and take corrective action to meet production targets.
• Train and coach employees on proper work methods to maximize output, reduce waste, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain high standards for quality, housekeeping, safety, and overall shift performance.
• Communicate and apply company policies, procedures, and expectations consistently across the assigned shift.
• Execute directions from the Production Manager, including schedule changes, equipment preparation, and changeovers.
• Enforce plant and company rules while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Partner with Engineering to support the introduction of new processes into production.
• Monitor inventory levels for tools, dies, tips, materials, and other production supplies to prevent equipment downtime.
• Lead performance evaluations, coaching, and development for approximately 20–30 hourly production employees on the assigned shift.
• Establish measurable goals and objectives aligned with Production Manager priorities.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting production employees for vacancies on the assigned shift.
• Identify employee performance concerns early and partner with appropriate resources to provide support and address issues.
• Work with employees to reduce manufacturing costs while meeting service, volume, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support scheduling activities, including reviewing backlog, planning component manufacturing based on due dates, and preparing production schedules.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in a Production Supervisor role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP or other ERP systems to support production, inventory, or operational processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Lean Manufacturing certification or formal training is considered an asset.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Location: Rocky Mount, NC