Job Description
The opportunity Step into a hands‑on leadership role where people, performance, and safety come together. As a Manufacturing Supervisor at Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City, MO, you will lead a team of production employees while ensuring manufacturing operations run safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence daily operations by coordinating work, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners to solve production, technical, and logistics challenges while keeping a strong focus on quality, on‑time delivery, and resource optimization. At Hitachi Energy, supervisors are trusted leaders who create clear direction, promote accountability, and build engaged teams. If you enjoy coaching others, balancing priorities in a dynamic environment, and turning operational goals into results, this role provides meaningful impact and long‑term growth potential. How You’ll Make An Impact Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment Assign, train, and coach employees to support performance goals Execute production plans by scheduling work and managing priorities Monitor KPIs related to safety, delivery, efficiency, and throughput Track timekeeping and ensure accurate reporting for hourly employees Analyze production data and communicate performance insights Resolve operational challenges and support continuous improvement Lead with clear communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your back‑ground Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices; Six Sigma exposure is a plus Ability to work all shifts and periodic weekends as needed Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work effectively with limited supervision More About Us Hitachi Energy is advancing a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative energy future A collaborative culture supports learning, problem‑solving, and shared success Team members benefit from continuous development and growth opportunities Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. 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 Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.