Manufacturing Supervisor 2nd Shift

**Location:** Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America **Job ID:** R0139945 **Date Posted:** 2026-08-03 **Company Name:** HITACHI ENERGY USA INC **Profession (Job Category):** Production & Skilled Trades **Job Schedule:**  Full time **Remote:** No **Job Description:** Join Hitachi Energy as a **Manufacturing Supervisor** in Jefferson City, Missouri, and take the lead in driving performance, teamwork, and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes, and delivering results. In this role, you will guide a talented production team while helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-performing workplace. You will play a key role in meeting production goals, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that make a real impact on our operations and customers. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help solve challenges, optimize workflows, and create an environment where employees can succeed and grow. **This position supports our second-shift operations, working Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM.** **Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.** At Hitachi Energy, we believe our people are our greatest asset. You'll be empowered to bring new ideas forward, contribute to meaningful projects, and build a rewarding career with a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future. If you're passionate about leadership, manufacturing excellence, and making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. **How You'll Make an Impact** * Lead and inspire a team of production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and efficiency targets. * Foster a safe, organized, and positive work environment through coaching, training, and employee engagement. * Schedule and assign resources effectively to meet production demands and minimize backlog. * Monitor production performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. * Analyze operational data and implement solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency. * Support employee development through training, performance feedback, and ongoing mentorship. * Address production and personnel challenges with professionalism, collaboration, and sound decision-making. * Build strong partnerships across teams to align priorities and ensure operational success. **Your Background** * Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience working in industrial manufacturing environments and supporting operational performance. * Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. * Ability to work across shifts and support periodic weekend operations as business needs require. * Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively. * Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization. * Ability and willingness to work our 2nd shift hours. **More About Us** * At Hitachi Energy, you'll work in a collaborative and inclusive culture that values safety, integrity, innovation, and teamwork. * We invest in professional development through learning opportunities, career growth pathways, and meaningful leadership experiences. * Join a global organization committed to advancing a more sustainable energy future while empowering employees to make a lasting impact. **_Equal Employment Opportunity_** **_(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities_** ** Equal Employment Opportunity** **Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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