Senior Factory Director - Lean Operations & Growth

Hitachi Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Factory Director Senior Leader to manage all aspects of the Distribution Transformer manufacturing plant in South Boston, VA, including production, quality, and logistics. You will lead staff, implement lean practices, and drive SIOP while ensuring safety and integrity.

The role requires at least 10 years of manufacturing leadership and a strong customer-focused mindset. Ideal candidates will develop talent pipelines, optimize working capital, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Ten years of manufacturing management experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop team members and promote career growth.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams, drive engagement and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall manufacturing operations, including staff and the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies and lean principles to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop programs and metrics to optimize operational performance and working capital.
• Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing teams while establishing a talent pipeline for future leaders. Ensure a strong customer focus and uphold high ethical standards in all operations.
• Provide a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with the ITM (Integrated Transformer Management System) team to integrate lean manufacturing principles into production processes.
• Address challenges: backfill key positions and provide training and mentoring to leaders. Tackle production hurdles due to machine issues, part shortages, or personnel shortages.
• Promote and embody Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

SIOP

Operational excellence

Quality & safety

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Factory Director Senior Leader to manage all aspects of the Distribution Transformer manufacturing plant in South Boston, VA, including production, quality, and logistics. You will lead staff, implement lean practices, and drive SIOP while ensuring safety and integrity.

The role requires at least 10 years of manufacturing leadership and a strong customer-focused mindset. Ideal candidates will develop talent pipelines, optimize working capital, and collaborate across