Production Operations Manager – Lean, Safety & Growth

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Production Operations Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing organization in Virginia. You will oversee plant resources, equipment, processes and people to meet customer expectations, production targets and quality standards, driving continuous improvement and a culture of collaboration.

You will partner with operations, supply chain, quality, sales, and operational excellence teams to shape manufacturing performance and sustainable growth, while champions

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.

Aufgaben

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets, quality, cost, and delivery.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Team development

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing

Jobbeschreibung

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Production Operations Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing organization in Virginia. You will oversee plant resources, equipment, processes and people to meet customer expectations, production targets and quality standards, driving continuous improvement and a culture of collaboration.

You will partner with operations, supply chain, quality, sales, and operational excellence teams to shape manufacturing performance and sustainable growth, while champions