Focus Factory Manager

Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading company in the industry? Hitachi Energy is looking for a Focus Factory Manager to join our dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is your chance to work on exciting projects, lead a dedicated team, and make a significant impact on our company's success.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.

A Focus Factory Manager manages or assists with managing various production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.). This position will plan, direct, and monitor production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/waste targets, and quality standards. The Focus Factory Manager will also work with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources.

This position is responsible for planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions. The position supervises professional level employees (typically entry or experienced level) and may also supervise some para-professional employees.

Responsibilities typically include:
Setting goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results and ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders.

Justification

Focus Factory Manager will ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective production results that meet order demand, specifications, quality, and planning targets through the coordination and management of plant equipment, personnel, and production processes (quantity, quality, budgeted costs and proper productivity level).

How You'll Make an Impact

• Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure the smooth operation of production lines.
• Manage electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, and nitrogen installations.
• Lead and motivate a team of maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Administer department expenses and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate and manage construction projects, equipment changes, and fire protection systems.
• Implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Develop and execute plans to optimize energy usage and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with various departments to develop production schedules and allocate resources.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field preferred. Will accept a combination of education and experience.
• Over 10 years of experience in plant maintenance and facilities management.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in team management.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum systems.
• Experience in project management and construction.
• Basic proficiency in English.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for professional development and career growth. Join our team and be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your success.

Location Bland, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Management

Job function Production & Skilled Trades

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0113083

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…