Plant Operations Supervisor

Hitachi Global Air Power; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power, Midland Operations, seeks a Plant Operations Supervisor to lead maintenance technicians, drive daily plant operations, and ensure timely completion of maintenance work orders. You will develop standardized processes to improve uptime and reliability and assist with sourcing materials and scheduling.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in air compressor troubleshooting and proven leadership, with strong communication and ERP/MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical troubleshooting experience with air compressors.
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience.
• Technical service support and plant operations experience.
• Experience with industrial product manufacturing processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily maintenance work order completion, including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Lead a team of plant maintenance technicians through service and operations issues.
• Follow standard work for pre/post-service preparation and resource management.
• Meet with customers as appropriate and relay feedback to management.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop plant operations staff.
• Prioritize and distribute assignments among technicians.
• Perform annual performance reviews for direct reports.
• Adhere to Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Support after-hours on-call rotation and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Air compressors

ERP software

MS Office

Schematics

Communication

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life‑saving pharmaceuticals and cutting‑edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment‑forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 58 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you’ll be part of a global network that’s shaping the future of industrial power.

Summary of the position:

As a leader of the Hitachi Global Air Power (HGAP) Midland Operations team, the Plant Operations Supervisor will lead a group of Plant Maintenance Technicians. This position will drive, execute, and oversee the daily plant operations and ensure timely completion of maintenance work orders, system repairs and downtime mitigation. This role will develop new standardized processes to ensure equipment’s uptime and reliability. This position will assist the Plant Manager in materials and equipment sourcing, purchase requisitions, and resource scheduling. Position reports directly to the Plant Manager of the Midland Operations team.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage daily maintenance work order completion, including assistance in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Lead a team of plant maintenance technicians through all related service and plant operations issues.
• Follow standard work for pre‑ and post‑service preparation (work order generation, resource management & scheduling, expense tracking & reporting, etc.)
• Working as a leader of the plant operations team, meeting with the customer as appropriate, and communicating customer feedback to HGAP management as Voice of Customer.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop skills of new plant operations technicians as required.
• Prioritize, distribute, and lead plant operations assignments between plant operations technicians.
• Perform Annual performance reviews for direct reports.
• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Support afterhours On‑Call rotation and respond to plant emergencies in accordance with contractual requirements & customer timelines.

Qualifications:

Education:

Professional experience:

• 5+ years of technical troubleshooting Air Compressor experience.
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience with the demonstrated ability to manage others.
• Technical service support and plant operations experience is required.
• Experience with industrial product manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to engage and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong grasp of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and other technical documents.

Key behaviors:

• Self‑motivated, organized, and results oriented.
• Timelines and a sense of urgency in all interactions.
• Ability to manage change within a team.
• Dedicated to customer satisfaction.
• Willing to take responsibility and lead from the front within a team environment.

Direct reports:

• 3-4 Direct Reports

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety policies and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This job description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.