3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Production Line Team Leader in South Boston, Virginia to lead a manufacturing team, organize resources, and ensure on-time, high-quality production against demand plans.

The role focuses on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within a collaborative environment. You will coordinate scheduling, drive efficiency, and mentor staff while upholding regulatory guidelines and internal procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP) preferred.
• Experience with timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos).

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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory experience

Workforce management

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Kronos

MS Office

Job description

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.

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Management

Job function Production & Skilled Trades

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-11-02

Reference number R0150166

About Hitachi Energy

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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affir​mentative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.

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