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Manufacturing Production Manager

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Manufacturing Production Manager

Sevlievo, Bulgaria

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Manufacturing Production Manager to join our team in the factory of Sevlievo. This role you will be developing and implementing manufacturing strategies aligned with global business unit objectives, driving performance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. You will be collaborating with supply chain, controlling, engineering, quality assurance, and other departments to streamline operations, address challenges, and support strategic business objectives.

How you`ll make an impact:

  • Implements the global business unit/product group manufacturing strategy in the country within the area of responsibility. Provides input to global business unit/product group strategy. Develops proactive strategies to increase business profits, customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness;
  • Ensures achievement of established targets, through oversight and definition of improvement actions as needed. Focuses on achievement of operating cash flow, project on-time and oncost, requested on-time delivery (ROTD) and cost reduction;
  • Leads and manages manufacturing function and operation teams and processes. Implements localization plan. Improves manufacturing technology and competence in line with business unit/product group strategy;
  • Executes business unit/product group Quality strategy. Drives quality improvement through target setting, monitoring and benchmarking to continuously improve processes. Executes quality management for monitoring and validating day to day control of processes. Ensures manufacturing operations are in compliance with applicable standards. Drives continued improvements in productivity, delivery performance and cost optimization;
  • Delivers operational/project targets (e.g. ROTD, lead time, quality, etc.) to improve net promoter score (NPS). Ensures that manufacturing resources implement improvements that address issues identified through Customer Complaint Resolution Process (CCRP), Internal Transactional Partnership Survey (ITPS), Top 5 Quality Initiatives (T5QI) and other voice of the customer initiatives;
  • Implements Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and business compliance standards and regulations within the units. Ensures a safe working environment, and continuous improvement in HSE process and integrity performance. Personally lives the company values and Group standards;
  • Implements and ensures compliance with global and local standards, rules, tools, policies and processes related to operations/project execution and shares functional best practices and lessons learned across the organization;
  • Ensures that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed. Builds an effective, capable and high performing organization. Develops talent, appoints managers and reviews effectiveness.

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Your background:

  • A Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or any similar education;
  • At least 5 years or more of experience in a management role, preferably in the Operations of a Manufacturing unit. Experience in project management is a plus;
  • Knowledge and experience in working with Lean Six Sigma (Green belt is an advantage);
  • Experience dealing with different stakeholder groups in a multinational enterprise;
  • Excellent knowledge of different business functions - Process management, Planning Fulfilment, Engineering, Final Inspection, Transport and Logistics, HR management, etc.;
  • Fluent in English (Written and Verbal);
  • Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office package);
  • Target oriented, strong communication, motivation, and leadership skills.

What we offer:

  • 13th salary;
  • Monthly food vouchers;
  • Supplementary health insurance;
  • Organized transport;
  • Additional bonuses.

More about us

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy!

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

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Client-provided location(s): Sevlievo, Bulgaria
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-125479
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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