Production Operations Lead - Lean & Safety Driven

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Production Operations Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, drive productivity, quality, and safety, and empower teams to perform at their best. You will operate in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes compliance with regulations and guidelines while delivering measurable results and developing high-performing teams across global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing supervision.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and lean principles.
• Familiarity with quality systems and safety standards.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide production teams to achieve daily targets.
• Plan and monitor production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Resolve production issues and equipment challenges quickly.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production records and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and logistics teams.
• Support troubleshooting and operation of production equipment.

Skills

Production leadership

Lean principles

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Production Operations Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, drive productivity, quality, and safety, and empower teams to perform at their best. You will operate in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes compliance with regulations and guidelines while delivering measurable results and developing high-performing teams across global operations.