Job Location : Richland,MS, USA
Hitachi Energy is seeking a dynamicPlant Operations Managerto oversee our growing production facility in Richland, MS. This site supports our High Voltage business unit, delivering a wide range of voltage products critical to global energy infrastructure.
With a team of 200 employees across two shifts and a $220M book of business and expanding, this is a unique opportunity to drive operational excellence, lead cross-functional teams, and contribute to a sustainable energy future. If you're passionate about leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.
How You'll Make an Impact
Lead the execution of short- to mid-term manufacturing strategies
Oversee daily operations across production, engineering, and planning
Champion lean management and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive innovation in manufacturing process development
Ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across all operations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership
Solve complex challenges with data-driven decision-making
Manage budgets and contribute to business profitability
Your Background
Proven experience in manufacturing and production operations
Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams
Expertise in lean management and process optimization
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Background in production engineering or related technical fields
Experience with profit & loss responsibility is a plus
More About Us
At Hitachi Energy, we're building a more sustainable and inclusive future—together.
We offer global career development, continuous learning, and a culture that values innovation and collaboration.
Join a company where your ideas and leadership will shape the future of energy
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Location Richland, Mississippi, United States of America
Job type Full time
Experience Senior Management
Job function Production & Skilled Trades
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-06-21
Reference number R0096107
About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.
We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.www.hitachienergy.com
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