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Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Shift Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeZürich, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Technical education and further training (TS/HF) in technology, leadership, or a comparable field.
  • Several years of professional experience in production, ideally in shift operations.
  • Sound knowledge of Lean Management, Six Sigma, and other process optimization methods.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Strong time-management, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Fluency in German is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a shift team in a production environment, including resource management and team development in a three-shift operating model, with direct leadership of 10–15 full-time equivalents.
  • Ensure continuous, high production output in close coordination with factory planners and the production manager.
  • Take responsibility for safety, quality, and productivity during the shift.
  • Document shift performance and hand over information to subsequent shifts.
  • Support onboarding new employees into the production process.
  • Identify and integrate new technologies and best practices to advance continuous improvement together with the Process Engineering team.
  • Minimize scrap.
  • Improve and train employees on work and maintenance instructions to ensure three-shift operations.
  • Monitor key performance indicators to measure success and report to the production manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • English language skills are an advantage.
  • Experience in shift operations is ideal.

About the Company

Hitachi Energy

Global electrical transmission and grid modernization

Hitachi Energy provides systems and solutions for transmitting and distributing electricity. It sells and implements equipment such as transformers, high‑voltage gear, and grid automation tools that help move power from generation sites to homes and businesses. Its offerings include hardware and software that monitor, control, and optimize electrical grids, with AI, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and reliability. The company differentiates itself by combining its global engineering footprint with advanced digital technologies and a broad portfolio that covers transmission, distribution, and grid optimization, backed by a presence in more than 140 countries and a workforce of over 40,000. Its goal is to support a cleaner, more flexible, and carbon‑neutral energy future by modernizing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy sources.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$22M
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1900

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