1st Shift Production Supervisor
Hitachi•South Boston, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Production Supervisor leads a team that transforms raw materials into finished products, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality operations that meet customer expectations. The role oversees production resources and schedules, promotes operational excellence, resolves product and equipment issues in collaboration with internal teams, and develops team members. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Experience with timekeeping systems such as Kronos.
- Knowledge of workforce management and resource optimization.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Organize and allocate resources to meet production targets efficiently.
- Oversee production scheduling to align with demand plans and inventory levels.
- Identify and recommend improvements to equipment and facilities.
- Ensure timely execution of production processes and on-time delivery.
- Identify and implement performance improvements to drive operational excellence.
- Resolve critical product or equipment issues in collaboration with internal teams.
- Guide, motivate, and develop team members to achieve goals.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Benefits
- Continuous learning opportunities and career development programs.
- Inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and diversity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
