Manufacturing Production Entry Professional

Production Supervisor

The opportunity

• Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and downtime logs.
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives.
• Quality Control & Assurance Oversee product quality at each stage of production.
  
  

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Production Planning & Execution Coordinate daily production schedules to meet output targets.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials. Monitor workflow and adjust resources as needed to avoid bottlenecks.
• Team Leadership & Supervision Supervise and motivate production staff to achieve performance goals.
• Conduct training and skill development sessions for team members.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Quality Control & Assurance Oversee product quality at each stage of production.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to resolve defects or deviations.
• Implement corrective actions to maintain product standards.
• Process Improvement Identify inefficiencies and recommend process enhancements.
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives.
• Support implementation of automation or digital tools on the shop floor.
• Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and downtime logs.
• Analyse production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Report KPIs and performance metrics to senior management.
• Safety & Compliance Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments. Ensure adherence to environmental and occupational health regulations Lead incident investigations and implement preventive measures.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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 .
  
  

Your background

• Education Bachelor’s / Diploma degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Production Management Proven ability to manage shift operations, allocate resources, and meet daily production targets.
• Team Leadership Strong leadership skills with experience in supervising shop floor teams, conducting performance reviews, and driving employee engagement.
• Quality & Compliance In-depth knowledge of quality control processes, ISO standards, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Lean Manufacturing Practical experience with lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis (RCA) for continuous improvement.
• Technical Proficiency Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, production planning software, and Microsoft Office Suite. Communication & Reporting Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination and reporting KPIs to management.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.