Night Shift Manufacturing Leader - Lean, Safe, On-Time

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, Virginia is seeking 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 and production targets while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

You will drive lean initiatives, manage budgets, coach teams, and partner with operations, supply chain, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.
• Strong lean and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

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

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Hitachi Energy in South Boston, Virginia is seeking 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 and production targets while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

You will drive lean initiatives, manage budgets, coach teams, and partner with operations, supply chain, and quality