Manufacturing Production Manager

About the role

As a Manufacturing Production Manager at Hitachi Energy Bulgaria, you will lead production operations to deliver high‑quality energy products efficiently and cost‑effectively. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire production flow, from raw material intake to finished goods, while fostering a safe and continuous‑improvement culture.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full production process, ensuring schedules and quality standards are met.
• Manage, motivate and develop a team of supervisors and operators.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to drive efficiency and waste reduction.
• Monitor KPIs such as output, quality metrics and cost targets, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and company regulations.
• Develop and manage the production budget, controlling costs.
• Identify and introduce new technologies and processes to improve productivity.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Production); Master's degree is a plus.
• 5‑7 years of experience in manufacturing management, preferably in energy or heavy industry.
• Proven track record of leading and developing production teams.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous‑improvement tools.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Bulgarian is an advantage.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Six Sigma
• ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

• 13th salary
• Monthly food vouchers
• Supplementary health insurance
• Organised transport
• Additional bonuses