Hitachi ABB Power Grids
Director of Operations
Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Jefferson City, Missouri, United States, 65109
Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Operations to lead a large value stream in our flagship manufacturing plant in North America. The role will lead a Manufacturing Production Line, with full accountability of running the day‑day Operation and to overachieve customer expectations through lean, faultless operational execution in an extended value chain.
Main Accountabilities :
Operations Strategy: Develop and implement operational strategies that drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Performance and Financial Management: Optimize the allocation of resources (financial, human, material) to achieve and surpass operational and financial key performance indicators, including safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity targets, Cost of Goods Sold savings, and project profitability targets. Balance capacity with customer demand and manage annual Capital Expenditures and Operational Expenditures budgets effectively.
End‑to‑End Value Chain Management: Oversee all aspects of the value chain, from receiving customer orders to delivering products, projects, and services to suppliers. This includes developing and implementing procurement and logistics strategies, managing project execution from order to completion, and establishing and managing a robust sales and operations planning process.
Continuous improvement: Implement continuous improvement methodologies to increase productivity and reduce costs following the Integrated Transformer Management System (ITM) to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) : Lead and champion a zero‑accident culture, ensuring full compliance with all HSE regulations and fostering a safe and environmentally responsible work environment.
People Leadership and Development: Lead, guide, and develop a diverse workforce, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. Implement performance management and development practices to motivate and retain top talent.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree. Preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing engineering.
Twelve (12) years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations management with a minimum of five (5) years senior level manager.
Process Engineering or Quality Management experience a plus.
Lean Manufacturing training and implementation experience.
Six Sigma training and certifications.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Ability to communicate complex concepts via presentations to senior level audiences.
Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive engagement, and achieve high performance
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of SAP.
Electrical products manufacturing experience
Location Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Job type Full time
Experience Senior Management
Job function Production & Skilled Trades
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-01-09
Reference number R0116201
About Hitachi Energy 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 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Main Accountabilities :
Operations Strategy: Develop and implement operational strategies that drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Performance and Financial Management: Optimize the allocation of resources (financial, human, material) to achieve and surpass operational and financial key performance indicators, including safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity targets, Cost of Goods Sold savings, and project profitability targets. Balance capacity with customer demand and manage annual Capital Expenditures and Operational Expenditures budgets effectively.
End‑to‑End Value Chain Management: Oversee all aspects of the value chain, from receiving customer orders to delivering products, projects, and services to suppliers. This includes developing and implementing procurement and logistics strategies, managing project execution from order to completion, and establishing and managing a robust sales and operations planning process.
Continuous improvement: Implement continuous improvement methodologies to increase productivity and reduce costs following the Integrated Transformer Management System (ITM) to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) : Lead and champion a zero‑accident culture, ensuring full compliance with all HSE regulations and fostering a safe and environmentally responsible work environment.
People Leadership and Development: Lead, guide, and develop a diverse workforce, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. Implement performance management and development practices to motivate and retain top talent.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree. Preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing engineering.
Twelve (12) years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations management with a minimum of five (5) years senior level manager.
Process Engineering or Quality Management experience a plus.
Lean Manufacturing training and implementation experience.
Six Sigma training and certifications.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Ability to communicate complex concepts via presentations to senior level audiences.
Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive engagement, and achieve high performance
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of SAP.
Electrical products manufacturing experience
Location Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Job type Full time
Experience Senior Management
Job function Production & Skilled Trades
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-01-09
Reference number R0116201
About Hitachi Energy 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 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Aff… (details omitted).
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website .
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