D-Shift Production Operations Leader

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. in South Boston, VA, is hiring a Production Operations Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation focused on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee plant resources, equipment, processes, and people to meet customer expectations, production targets, and quality standards, while championing improvement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership roles.
• Experience managing production budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.

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 collaboration

Continuous improvement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. in South Boston, VA, is hiring a Production Operations Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation focused on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee plant resources, equipment, processes, and people to meet customer expectations, production targets, and quality standards, while championing improvement initiatives across the organization.