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Production Supervisor

Hitachi · Crystal Springs, MS

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

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Hitachi (industrial) in Crystal Springs, MS. As 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.

They ask for
5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Welding, SAP

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How this role compares

Against 12 other live production postings in Mississippi.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 100%
  • ✓ Lean 38%
  • Root cause 31%
  • ✓ SAP 23%
  • 5S 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Hitachi

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Hitachi in Crystal Springs

3 other open roles at this site.

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Location

Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America

Profession (Job Category)

Production & Skilled Trades

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Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join 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 Impact

  • •Responsible 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 Background

  • •Bachelor'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 Us

  • •At 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.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As 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.

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