Production Manager | Lodz, Poland

Hitachi Energy; Łódź; On-site; PLN 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness and wellness programs

Benefits platform with discounts

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Equipment for home office or workspace

Spectacles and contact lenses stipend

Company events and team building

Psychological support program

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Insulation Components Factory in Łódź, driving safe, high‑quality, and productive operations.

You will shape production plans, optimize capacity, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement within a growing and changing manufacturing environment. The role requires hands‑on leadership, engineering/ Manufacturing background, and strong command of Lean tools, with Polish and English communication.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience in leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to engage your team and achieve results together.
• Experience in improving production processes and practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and methods.
• Continuous improvement mindset and practical approach to solving problems and making things work better.
• Good communication skills in Polish and English.
• Good knowledge of MS Office; experience with SAP or AutoCAD would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Ensure product quality in line with technical documentation and applicable standards.
• Deliver production plans on time by ensuring the right resources and capacity are in place.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Optimize production capacity, workflows, and resource utilization while minimizing downtime.
• Analyze production performance and implement improvements to processes and ways of working.
• Lead, develop, and engage production teams, building a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key production KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and report on performance.

Skills

Leading production teams

Hands‑on leadership

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Polish & English

MS Office

SAP or AutoCAD

Education

University degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

As a Production Manager, you will join our Insulation Components Factory in Łódź as we continue to grow and expand our operations. As we expand our operations and build a new production hall, you will have the opportunity to play an active role in growing our production capabilities and shaping the future of the factory.

You will be responsible for one of the key areas of our manufacturing operations, leading production teams, improving processes, and ensuring strong performance across safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity. We are looking for a hands‑on leader who can combine a strategic perspective with day‑to‑day operational management and who enjoys working in a growing and changing manufacturing environment.

How you'll make an impact

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Ensure product quality in line with technical documentation and applicable standards.
• Deliver production plans on time by ensuring the right resources and capacity are in place.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Optimize production capacity, workflows, and resource utilization while minimizing downtime.
• Analyze production performance and implement improvements to processes and ways of working.
• Lead, develop, and engage production teams, building a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key production KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and report on performance.

Your background

• University degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience in leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• A hands‑on leadership style and the ability to engage your team and achieve results together.
• Experience in improving production processes and practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and methods.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a practical approach to solving problems and making things work better.
• Good communication skills in Polish and English.
• Good knowledge of MS Office; experience with SAP or AutoCAD would be an advantage.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team‑building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.