D Shift Production Manager

Hitachi • South Boston, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operations Manager leads manufacturing operations to deliver customer value through safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. The role oversees plant resources, equipment, processes, and people to achieve production targets, cost-effective performance, customer expectations, and quality standards. It is responsible for compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

The manager drives operational excellence, optimizes performance, and fosters collaboration, accountability, and innovation across the manufacturing organization. The role works with cross-functional partners in operations, supply chain, quality, sales, and operational excellence to improve productivity, customer satisfaction, and sustainable 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 through performance metrics, continuous improvement programs, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Identify opportunities to reduce non-value-added activities, improve productivity, and optimize working capital.
• Ensure products are delivered on time 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 across a diverse international organization.
• Inclusive culture that values safety, well-being, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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