Production Supervisor

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0139452

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you ready to lead a high-performing manufacturing team and make a direct impact on the delivery of innovative energy solutions? Hitachi Energy is looking for a motivated Production Team Leader to drive operational excellence, foster a culture of safety and quality, and inspire team success within our manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will lead daily production activities, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and on schedule. You'll balance people leadership, resource planning, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve production targets. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing talent, solving operational challenges, and driving improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are passionate about building engaged teams and delivering exceptional results, we would love to hear from you.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Organize and allocate resources effectively to meet production schedules and volume requirements.
• Drive capacity planning and resource optimization for assigned production areas.
• Monitor production performance and implement actions to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve critical product, process, and equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities for equipment, facility, and process improvements and support implementation activities.
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members to build a highly engaged and skilled workforce.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and workplace safety.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; additional experience may also be considered.
• Previous leadership experience in a transformer manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with transformer coil winding is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP and workforce management systems such as SAP and Kronos, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll help advance a sustainable energy future while working with innovative technologies and industry-leading experts.
• We invest in your growth through continuous learning, career development opportunities, and leadership training programs.
• Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and every team member can contribute to meaningful impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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