Manufacturing Supervisor 3rd Shift
Join Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City, Missouri, and take the lead in driving performance, teamwork, and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes, and delivering results.
About the role
In this role, you will guide a talented production team while helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing workplace. You will play a key role in meeting production goals, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that make a real impact on our operations and customers. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help solve challenges, optimize workflows, and create an environment where employees can succeed and grow. This position supports our third-shift operations, working Sunday night through Friday morning from 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a team of production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and efficiency targets.
- Foster a safe, organized, and positive work environment through coaching, training, and employee engagement.
- Schedule and assign resources effectively to meet production demands and minimize backlog.
- Monitor production performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Analyze operational data and implement solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Support employee development through training, performance feedback, and ongoing mentorship.
- Address production and personnel challenges with professionalism, collaboration, and sound decision-making.
- Build strong partnerships across teams to align priorities and ensure operational success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working in industrial manufacturing environments and supporting operational performance.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to work across shifts and support periodic weekend operations as business needs require.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Ability and willingness to work our 3rd shift hours.
Schedule
Sunday night through Friday morning, 11:30 PM to 7:30 AM.
Benefits
At Hitachi Energy, you'll work in a collaborative and inclusive culture that values safety, integrity, innovation, and teamwork. We invest in professional development through learning opportunities, career growth pathways, and meaningful leadership experiences. Join a global organization committed to advancing a more sustainable energy future while empowering employees to make a lasting impact.