Production Supervisor

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Crystal Springs, MS invites a Production Team Leader to guide a production team on the night shift, focusing on achieving targets and maintaining safety.

The role emphasizes LEAN manufacturing, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Associate degree with 5+ years in supervision, knowledge of SAP, and experience with metal works, welding, and painting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree considered with substantial experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisor role.
• Lean manufacturing experience required.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Experience with metal works, welding and painting is a plus.
• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct health and safety risk analysis and define required controls.
• Identify gaps in safety, quality, and production processes and address actions.
• Communicate daily production targets and exceptions to the team.
• Assign team members and adjust workflow based on size and priorities.
• Provide leadership and direction for continuous improvement activities.
• Support team training and development.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Associate degree (significant experience accepted)

Tools

SAP

Metal works

Welding

Painting

Job description

Location:Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of AmericaJob ID:R0134258Date Posted:2026-07-28Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Production & Skilled TradesJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityJoin 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!S hift & 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 ImpactResponsible 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 BackgroundBachelor'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 UsAt 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.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.