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Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0130953 Date Posted: 2026-06-01 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Step into a leadership role where innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence come together. As a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor at Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN, you will guide a dynamic team of production professionals, ensuring seamless execution of manufacturing activities while meeting delivery goals and maximizing efficiency. In this role, you will influence how products are built, how teams perform, and how continuous improvement drives success. From optimizing resources and production schedules to fostering a culture of safety and quality, your leadership will help shape a high-performing manufacturing environment. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. If you enjoy solving challenges, empowering teams, and making a visible impact on production outcomes, this is your opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a more sustainable energy future. How you'll make an impact Champion a zero-incident safety culture and promote environmental responsibility across operations Plan, prioritize, and allocate resources to achieve production targets efficiently Align production schedules with demand plans to ensure on-time delivery Monitor and analyze production data to drive performance improvements Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize plant capacity and resource utilization Lead problem-solving efforts for production, technical, and logistics challenges Drive quality and continuous improvement initiatives to meet operational KPIs Inspire, coach, and develop team members to achieve their full potential Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. Your background Bachelor’s degree with 2 years, associate degree with 4 years, or high school diploma/GED with 8 years of manufacturing experience Experience in industrial manufacturing environments with lean and Six Sigma exposure Strong understanding of production planning and team accountability practices Familiarity with material planning and cross-functional collaboration Proficiency in MS Office and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) Effective communication skills and experience with workforce/timekeeping systems More about us Be part of a global leader advancing sustainable energy solutions Access ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities Thrive in an inclusive culture that values safety, integrity, and collaboration Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.