D-Shift Production Leader - Lean Ops & Safety

Hitachi; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in South Boston, Virginia, seeks a Production Operations Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing facility. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement while overseeing resources, equipment, and processes to meet customer targets.

You will champion cost-effective operations, optimize performance, and foster collaboration across operations, supply chain, quality, and excellence teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing production budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Develop and manage the annual production budget and implement actions to address cost performance.
• Drive operational excellence through performance metrics, continuous improvement programs, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Identify opportunities to reduce non-value-added activities, improve productivity, and optimize working capital.
• Ensure products are delivered on time while maintaining high manufacturing and supplier quality performance.
• Oversee manufacturing subcontractors and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams, building organizational capability and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in South Boston, Virginia, seeks a Production Operations Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing facility. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement while overseeing resources, equipment, and processes to meet customer targets.

You will champion cost-effective operations, optimize performance, and foster collaboration across operations, supply chain, quality, and excellence teams.