Production Supervisor

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Production Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Batesburg, SC.

Accountabilities

• Supervises staff to produce manufactured products and organizes and monitors workflow.

• Plan and manage direct material flow to achieve production schedules.
• Maintain a professional, effective and efficient work force through the development of staff.

• Identify, advise and administer applicable training necessary for resources to develop and improve necessary work skills.
• Foster employee involvement in achieving quality improvements, provide regular feedback and active support in pursuit of quality objectives.

• Work independently, prioritize work schedules and ability to manage a variety of activities in varying degrees of complexity and stages of completion.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with SAP required.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Demonstrated leadership skills and knowledge of electrical wiring and mechanical assembly.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing method, tools and process.
• Positive track record supporting manufacturing safety culture.
• Possess strong collaboration skills and positive peer interaction.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams and interface with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be flexible to work 2nd shift as business needs dictate.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• 5 years or more of Hitachi Rail manufacturing experience. House and Case Wiring experience preferred.

Required Education:

• Associates Degree in Electrical or Mechanical discipline or work experience equivalent in lieu of education

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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