D Shift Production Manager

Hitachi • South Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operations Manager leads manufacturing operations and production teams to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective performance that meets customer expectations, production targets, and delivery commitments. The role oversees plant resources, equipment, processes, and people; manages production budgets; drives operational excellence and continuous improvement; and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The manager collaborates with operations, supply chain, quality, sales, and operational excellence partners to improve productivity, customer satisfaction, and business results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing production budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Develop and manage the annual production budget and implement actions to address cost performance.
• Drive operational excellence using performance metrics, continuous improvement programs, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Identify opportunities to reduce non-value-added activities, improve productivity, and optimize working capital.
• Ensure on-time product delivery while maintaining high manufacturing and supplier quality performance.
• Oversee manufacturing subcontractors and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with HSE standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop production teams, building organizational capability and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning, leadership development, and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive culture valuing safety, well-being, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior