3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Virginia is seeking a Production Line Team Leader to drive efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing operations. You will lead a dynamic team, organize resources, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding compliance with internal and external regulations.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field and 2–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and communication skills and experience with SAP or

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.
• 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

Resource optimization

Time management

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Kronos

MS Office

Job description

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.

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.

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

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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