Manufacturing Production Team Leader

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The opportunity

Are you passionate about leading teams, driving operational excellence, and creating a safe and productive work environment? Hitachi Energy is looking for a Production Team Leader to help power our manufacturing operations and support the delivery of innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of production professionals while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency across daily manufacturing activities. You'll play a key role in coordinating production schedules, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a collaborative culture where team members can thrive and perform at their best.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys solving challenges, developing talent, and making a direct impact on operational performance. If you are energized by fast-paced manufacturing environments and are passionate about empowering people to achieve shared goals, we encourage you to join our team.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead, coach, and support a team of manufacturing employees to achieve production goals.

• Coordinate daily work assignments and production priorities to meet operational targets.

• Monitor production activities to ensure quality standards and specifications are consistently met.

• Perform quality checks and inspections of in-process and finished products.

• Troubleshoot production issues and partner with technical teams to resolve complex challenges.

• Maintain accurate production records, including output, downtime, and material usage.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement approved process enhancements.

• Promote a culture of teamwork, safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in a manufacturing-related field is preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, train, and develop production teams.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, production schedules, and operational instructions.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and computer skills; knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is an advantage.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• We offer rewarding career opportunities, ongoing learning programs, and development pathways to help you grow professionally.

• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas, leadership, and contributions make a meaningful impact every day.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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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 asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.