Production Supervisor

Hitachi Energy is hiring Production Supervisors at our Crystal Springs, MS location. The Production Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, planning, leading and supervising the production team of designated area. This position is focused on driving production area improvements with lean manufacturing techniques.

Shift & Schedule:

• 3rd Shift 11:30p-6:00am
• Swing shift working some days on 1st shift (6:00am - 2:30pm) and some days on 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:30pm)
• These hours may change, and we may work overtime either outside these hours or on weekend days. The successful candidate should be able to assist his team anytime to reach his production targets.

• Resource Allocation: Organize and allocate resources to effectively and efficiently meet line production targets. Respond to resource issues as necessary. Lead capacity planning and resource optimization for the assigned unit or line.
• Production Scheduling and Plan: Ensure that production scheduling and production plans meet the volume requirements agreed in the demand plan and defined inventory service levels.
• Equipment and Facilities: Identify and recommend technical equipment and facility improvements as necessary.
• Production Execution: Ensure execution of volume, conforming product, and on-time delivery targets for the assigned production lines.
• Operations Improvement: Identify deficiencies in production area, propose improvement activities and oversees implementation of actions to improve production performance.
• Critical Line Issues: Manage the resolution of critical product or equipment issues together with relevant internal teams.
• People Leadership and Development: Ensure (with HR Manager support) that the areas of responsibility are properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guide, motivate and develop direct and in-direct subordinates within HR policies.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field and 2-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the U.S.
• Leadership experience in a transformer manufacturing environment
• Knowledge in MS Office, including Power Point
• Exposure to ERP and Workforce Management software applications i.e. SAP, etc.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Experience with timekeeping systems, i.e. Kronos