1st Shift Production Supervisor

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Production Line Team Leader to guide a dynamic manufacturing team in South Boston, VA. You will organize resources, oversee scheduling, and drive improvements to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

Join a global leader in sustainable energy, where strong leadership, teamwork, and continuous learning help you develop your skills while delivering world-class products and maintaining compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos).
• Knowledge of workforce management and resource optimization.

Responsibilities

• Organize and allocate resources to meet production targets efficiently.
• Oversee production scheduling to align with demand plans and inventory levels.
• Identify and recommend improvements to equipment and facilities.
• Ensure timely execution of production processes and on-time delivery.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing performance improvements.
• Resolve critical product or equipment issues in collaboration with internal teams.
• Guide, motivate, and develop team members to achieve goals.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Resource optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / business / related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Kronos

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and lead a dynamic team in transforming raw materials into world-class products that power progress across the globe. As a Production Line Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality operations that meet customer expectations and drive innovation. This is your chance to make an impact in a collaborative environment where your leadership skills will shape performance and inspire growth. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Organize and allocate resources to meet production targets efficiently.


• Oversee production scheduling to align with demand plans and inventory levels.


• Identify and recommend improvements to equipment and facilities.


• Ensure timely execution of production processes and on-time delivery.


• Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing performance improvements.


• Resolve critical product or equipment issues in collaboration with internal teams.


• Guide, motivate, and develop team members to achieve goals.


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

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field.


• 2-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Strong leadership and communication skills.


• Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred).


• Experience with timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos).


• Knowledge of workforce management and resource optimization.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll join a global leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.


• We offer continuous learning opportunities and career development programs.


• Be part of an inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and diversity.