Production Supervisor

Hitachi, Ltd.; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Crystal Springs, MS is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide a production team, apply lean manufacturing techniques, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and quality in a global company. The role requires leadership, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and the ability to optimize workflows to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Associate degree with relevant experience, and work authorization for the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Associate degree required or significant experience may be considered.
• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conduct health and safety risk analyses and define controls to conduct work safely.
• Identify gaps in safety, quality, and production processes and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate daily production targets and exceptions to the production team.
• Assign team members and adjust workflow based on team size and priorities.
• Provide leadership and direction for continuous improvement activities.
• Engage team members and develop best practices within areas of responsibility.
• Support team members’ training.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a Production Team Leader at our Crystal Springs, MS location! This is your chance to lead a dynamic production team, drive improvements with lean manufacturing techniques, and make a significant impact in a global company. You’ll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about manufacturing and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is for you!

Shift & Schedule:

The position will be based at our Crystal Springs, MS production plant and will support the team in line with shift schedule for the weekdays Sunday -Thursday inclusive. Current shift hours are from 10:30pm to 7:00am. These hours may change and may work overtime either outside these hours or on weekend days. The successful candidate should be able to assist his team anytime to reach the production targets.

How You’ll Make an Impact

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

• Ensure all activities under your responsibility are addressed in the respective health and safety risk analysis, and required controls are defined to conduct the work safely.

• Identify gaps in safety, quality, and production processes and develop actions to close gaps.

• Communicate daily production targets and exceptions with the production employees.

• Assign team members and adjust workflow based on the size of the work team and customer priorities.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction for continuous improvement activities.

• Engage team members and develop best practices within areas of responsibility.

• Support the team members’ training.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

• Associate degree (may consider non-degree candidate with significant years of experience).

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisor role.

• Experience in lean manufacturing.

• Experience in using SAP is a plus.

• Experience with metal works, welding, and painting is a plus.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we prioritize safety and integrity, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment.

• We offer opportunities for growth and development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

• Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and making a difference in the energy sector.

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

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