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1st Shift Production Supervisor

Hitachi · South Boston, VA

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

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Hitachi (industrial) in South Boston, VA. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality operations that meet customer expectations and drive innovation.

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

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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 on the team 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

Join Hitachi Energy and lead a dynamic team in transforming raw materials into world-class products that power progress across the globe. As a Production Line Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality operations that meet customer expectations and drive innovation. This is your chance to make an impact in a collaborative environment where your leadership skills will shape performance and inspire growth. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • •Organize and allocate resources to meet production targets efficiently.
  • •Oversee production scheduling to align with demand plans and inventory levels.
  • •Identify and recommend improvements to equipment and facilities.
  • •Ensure timely execution of production processes and on-time delivery.
  • •Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing performance improvements.
  • •Resolve critical product or equipment issues in collaboration with internal teams.
  • •Guide, motivate, and develop team members to achieve goals.
  • •Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
  • •2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • •Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred).
  • •Experience with timekeeping systems (e.g., Kronos).
  • •Knowledge of workforce management and resource optimization.

More About Us

  • •At Hitachi Energy, you’ll join a global leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.
  • •We offer continuous learning opportunities and career development programs.
  • •Be part of an inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and diversity.

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