D Shift Production Manager

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0148227

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you ready to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation where safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement come together to create exceptional customer value? As a Production Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, leading production teams, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective manufacturing performance.

In this role, you will oversee plant resources, equipment, processes, and people to deliver products that meet customer expectations, production targets, and quality standards. You will champion continuous improvement initiatives, optimize operational performance, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across the manufacturing organization. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about developing teams, improving productivity, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving sustainable business results. You will work closely with cross-functional partners across operations, supply chain, quality, sales, and operational excellence while helping shape the future of manufacturing performance and growth within Hitachi Energy.

How you'll make an impact

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

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing production budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

More about us

• Join a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• Benefit from ongoing learning, leadership development, and career growth opportunities across a diverse international organization.
• Be part of an inclusive culture that values safety, well-being, teamwork, and continuous improvement while empowering employees to make a meaningful impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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