Hitachi
Director of Operations
South Boston, Virginia, United States of America · Director · Full-time · Posted Apr 17, 2025
- Experience
- Minimum 12 years in manufacturing and 6 years of management experience with direct reports. The posting also mentions the possibility of filling the position at a more senior level for a successful candidate meeting the basic qualifications, but gives no alternative experience threshold.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
About the job
Leads day-to-day manufacturing operations at Hitachi Energy’s South Boston site, overseeing production, assembly, maintenance, materials, people, budgets, safety, and operational performance.
What you'll do
- Oversee production and assembly lines, plant equipment, personnel, maintenance, and material feeding to meet customer requirements and production plans.
- Manage safety, compliance, budgets, and operational performance, including cost optimization and delivery against quality and planning targets.
- Lead operational improvement programs using Lean and Six Sigma methods, and organize, develop, and guide staff.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- At least 12 years of experience in manufacturing.
- At least 6 years of management experience with direct reports.
Nice to have
- MBA; SAP knowledge; or distribution transformer experience.
- Certified Six-Sigma Green/Black Belt or pursuing certification; experience with lean concepts and tools.
Tools
SAP, Lean, Six Sigma
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