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Production Supervisor

Hitachi · South Boston, VA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Hitachi (industrial) in South Boston, VA. You’ll guide a dedicated team in transforming raw materials into high-performance energy products.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Virginia: typical posted base $68k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 16 production supervisor openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 15 other live production postings in Virginia.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $68k–$88k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 88%
  • Lean 38%
  • ✓ SAP 31%
  • Six Sigma 25%

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It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Hitachi in South Boston

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Location

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Profession (Job Category)

Production & Skilled Trades

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Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

The Opportunity

Step into a leadership role where your impact drives innovation and quality. At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable energy—and we need passionate leaders to help us get there. As a Production Supervisor, you’ll guide a dedicated team in transforming raw materials into high-performance energy products. This is your chance to lead with purpose, optimize operations, and contribute to a cleaner, more connected world. If you're energized by teamwork, continuous improvement, and making a real difference, this is the opportunity for you.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • •Lead and inspire a production team to meet daily targets.
  • •Allocate resources efficiently to ensure smooth operations.
  • •Oversee production scheduling to meet demand and inventory goals.
  • •Identify and implement process improvements for better performance.
  • •Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • •Collaborate to resolve critical equipment or product issues.
  • •Recommend upgrades to equipment and facilities.
  • •Foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
  • •Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

  • •2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
  • •Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • •Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
  • •Experience with timekeeping systems like Kronos is a plus.
  • •Knowledge of transformer manufacturing or coil winding is a bonus.

More About Us

  • •At Hitachi Energy, we champion innovation, sustainability, and diversity.
  • •You'll have access to global learning opportunities and career development programs.
  • •Join a team where your ideas and leadership truly matter.

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