Operations Manager

Posted:
10/29/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

Location:

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID:

R0065141

Date Posted:

2024-10-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:


General Information:
 

The Operations Manager – Capacitors and Filters will ensure seamless manufacturing/assembly of capacitor banks (pole mount, shunt, metal enclosed) within our high-voltage components business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing/operations and a keen eye for optimizing processes to enhance the overall manufacturing/assembly process, with specific expertise in SAP systems. This position will report to the General Manager of – Capacitors & Filters business.

The position is based at our Mt. Pleasant plant.


Your Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the overall work of the Production and Operations Department, overseeing daily work and reporting to the General Manager.
  • Responsible for implementing, supporting, and sponsoring Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and all other business compliance standards and regulations across the Capacitors and Filters product line.
  • Accountable to ensure a safe work environment, continuous improvement in HSE processes, and integrity performance.
  • Responsible for executing a customer-focused Operations strategy for the Capacitors & Filter product line.
  • Accountable for its relentless execution.
  • May support sales during customer visits by explaining the capabilities of the manufacturing facilities.
  • Owns and is accountable for delivering RELEX KPls in line with expectations.
  • Responsible for on-time/on-margin project execution and to provide project EBIT and cash.
  • Accountable for effectively deploying Quality strategy for the Capacitors & Filters product line.
  • Responsible for developing and continuously improving business processes and procedures, as well as overall
  • customer satisfaction.
  • Accountable in defining and delivering the annual budgets for CapEx and OpEx expenses.
  • Accountable to effectively balance installed capacity with customer demand and workload.
  • Responsible for compliance with global and local standards, rules, policies, and procedures related to Operations/Project execution. In alignment with the respective Group, Divisional, BU, and Hub policies, responsible for introducing standards and guidelines, standardized processes, and KPls.
  • Accountable for operational risk management, validates and improves reliability and effectiveness of business operations.
  • Develops programs, projects, goals, and metrics for capacitors and filter operations, integrating lean manufacturing principles in production processes.
  • Supports and guides new product introductions (through the R&D Gate Model and the Transfer of Product Phase Model) and ensures a smooth transition to Operations processes.
  • Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
     

Your Background:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations/manufacturing, process engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in production line management or quality control; Possess the required awareness of quality, safety, and environment.
  • Familiar with the principles and manufacturing knowledge of high-voltage switchgear products such as capacitors (pole mount capacitor banks, metal enclosed capacitor banks)  
  • Understand relevant local laws and regulations, be familiar with quality and safety management, on-site organization and control, and employee training.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems and handle work problems within the scope of the work.
  • Possess the necessary knowledge of quality, safety, and environment for the position.
  • Strategic vision for Functional Knowledge/Skill.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Proficient in using SAP order management systems and related software.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous process improvement.
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

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Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology