Production Leader - Breakers & Modules Manufacturing

Hitachi; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Mount Pleasant, PA is seeking a Production Manager to lead Breakers & Modules manufacturing, driving performance, safety, quality and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality, develop production schedules, and implement Lean/Six Sigma while coaching supervisors to deliver on-time, cost-efficient production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in people leadership.
• Experience with electrical components, circuit breakers, modular systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or other production planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production operations for Breakers & Modules from material intake through final shipment.
• Develop and execute production schedules that meet customer commitments and business objectives.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and waste reduction initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and manufacturing teams to high performance.
• Analyze production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve processes.
• Identify and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and best practices to enhance performance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Mount Pleasant, PA is seeking a Production Manager to lead Breakers & Modules manufacturing, driving performance, safety, quality and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality, develop production schedules, and implement Lean/Six Sigma while coaching supervisors to deliver on-time, cost-efficient production.