Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Jackson, TN
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
At Hitachi Energy, we are building the future of energy through innovation, collaboration, and world-class manufacturing.
We are looking for a Production Supervisor - High Voltage Direct Current to join our team and lead daily production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will inspire and develop a team of production technicians and operators while driving safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement performance.
You will play a key role in ensuring production goals are achieved through effective resource planning, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Materials, and HSE teams, you will help create efficient processes, solve complex challenges, and deliver outstanding results for our customers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who enjoys developing talent, improving processes, and making a lasting impact on operational success.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead and motivate production teams to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
- Coordinate workflow, staffing, and resources to support changing production demands.
- Promote a strong safety culture by partnering with HSE and ensuring compliance with workplace standards.
- Drive quality excellence through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilize SQDCI metrics, Tier Boards, and ITM processes to improve operational performance.
- Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams to maximize equipment uptime and support TPM activities.
- Coach and develop employees through training, cross-functional skill development, and succession planning.
- Champion 5S and Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, organization, and productivity.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing-related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience; 3 to 6 years of production supervision experience preferred.
- Experience with root cause analysis, performance metrics, and operational reporting.
- Working knowledge of SAP and production tracking systems.
- Experience developing and managing skills matrices, cross-training programs, and employee development plans.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing methodologies; Kaizen leadership experience is a plus.
More About Us
- Join a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
- Grow your career through continuous learning, leadership development, and advancement opportunities across our global organization.
- Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture where innovation, safety, and employee development are valued every day.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
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- Current employees apply here
About the Company
More About Us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:
You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully
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Current employees apply here
Competitive salary and incentives
Well-being and care
Paid and unpaid leave
Flexible work options
Benefits that support your financial security
- Role:
- Production Supervisor
- Job Type:
- Senior Level | Software Engineering
Company profile
Hitachi Energy
hitachienergy.comHitachi Energy works on the global energy system, aiming to make electricity more sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable and more accessible to all. Its technologies support the expansion and transition of power systems and grids, including HVDC transmission. The company is part of Hitachi Ltd. and traces its heritage to the engineering companies ASEA and Brown Boveri, through its predecessor company ABB. Hitachi Energy is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Founded
- 2018
- Funding Stage
- Subsidiary
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