Production Manager - Machine Shop

Hitachi•Nashville, TN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes the heartbeat of our machining operations. As our Production Manager – Machining Operations, you’ll guide a high‑performing team, elevate manufacturing excellence, and drive continuous improvement across a dynamic machine shop environment. This is your opportunity to influence production strategy, optimize cutting‑edge equipment, and help deliver high‑quality products that power the world’s energy systems. You’ll thrive in a space where innovation meets precision—where every improvement you lead strengthens our global impact. If you’re motivated by solving complex challenges, developing people, and creating safer, smarter, more efficient processes, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your career while shaping the future of manufacturing at Hitachi Energy.

Requirements

Experience leading teams in a machining or machine shop environment.
Strong knowledge of machining processes, CNC operations, and production workflows.
Background in CNC programming, tooling, and multi‑axis machining optimization.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, machining specifications, and GD&T.
Experience applying lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

Foster a safe, compliant, and inclusive work environment grounded in strong HSE practices.
Lead, coach, and develop machining team members to achieve production goals.
Plan and schedule machining operations to meet quality, delivery, and output targets.
Monitor daily performance and adjust priorities to keep production on track.
Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve machining or tooling challenges.
Optimize CNC machining processes to improve throughput and reduce cost.
Analyze production data to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste.
Manage labor, equipment, tooling, and materials for maximum efficiency.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.