Production Manager - Breakers & Modules | Mount Pleasant, United States of America

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Mount Pleasant, PA is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Breakers & Modules manufacturing operations on-site. You will drive production performance, champion operational excellence, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver safe, quality products on schedule.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to optimize processes, implement new technologies, and advance the factory's Lean initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in progressive manufacturing roles, with 3+ years in people leadership.
• Experience in electrical components, circuit breakers, or modular systems preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end production operations for Breakers & Modules from intake to shipment.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet customer commitments.
• Foster safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement culture.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and waste-reduction initiatives to boost productivity.
• Coach and develop production supervisors and teams for high performance.
• Analyze metrics and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Operations management

Analytics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP

MRP

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to lead manufacturing operations that power critical electrical infrastructure around the world? Hitachi Energy is looking for a dynamic Production Manager to oversee our Breakers & Modules manufacturing operations. In this leadership role, you will drive production performance, champion operational excellence, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver exceptional results.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This is an exciting opportunity for a manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, safety, quality, and team development. You will play a key role in optimizing production processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting the delivery of innovative products that help enable a more sustainable energy future.

Working closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality, you will influence manufacturing strategy, lead improvement initiatives, and help shape the future of our operations. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, developing talent, and delivering measurable business impact, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career with a global technology leader.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead end-to-end production operations for Breakers & Modules, from material intake through final shipment.
• Develop and execute production schedules that achieve customer commitments and business objectives.
• Foster a strong 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 achieve high performance.
• Analyze production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve operational results.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve processes.
• Identify and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and best practices to enhance operational performance.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in a people leadership role.
• Experience in electrical components, circuit breakers, modular systems, or similar manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or other production planning systems.
• Proven leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting.

More about us

• Join a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• Benefit from career growth opportunities, ongoing learning programs, and exposure to international projects and best practices.
• Work in an inclusive, people-first environment where safety, development, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Management

Job function Production & Skilled Trades

Contract Regular

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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