Shop Floor Supervisor

Location:

Samut Prakan, Samut Prakan, Thailand

Job ID:

R0146842

Date Posted:

2026-10-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY (THAILAND) LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity: 

The Shop Floor Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the end-to-end execution of power transformer manufacturing. You will lead the production team to deliver Power transformers while maintaining the Hitachi Global standards of safety, technical precision, and ethical conduct.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will enforce a "Zero Harm" culture, ensuring all staff strictly adhere to safety protocols for PPE, heavy lifting (cranes), Working at height and high-voltage testing areas.

• You will manage the end-to-end manufacturing flow, including Winding, Core Stacking, Active Part Assembly, and Tanking, ensuring all units meet delivery deadlines.

• You will oversee critical processes follow as Hitachi Quality standard and ensure production staff correct data for Quality inspection card and quality document, ensure 100% follow procedure as Global work instruction to reduce waste and eliminate the product fail.

• You will drive Kaizen activity for HSE, Quality and Productivity improvement and implement Lean Manufacturing tools. Implement 5S and control workstation as well, lead and mentor a multi-skilled team of technicians, managing performance appraisals and technical skill matrix updates.

• You will uphold the company’s Code of Conduct, ensuring fair labor practices and high financial integrity, cooperation with Design, P&F, Testing and other cross function departments to execute production plan to meet FAT on time.

• You will supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of Production staff.

• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in the manufacturing of Power Transformers or Automotive/Electronic business.

• HSE & Quality Certification: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards; OHSAS certification is a significant advantage. Proficiency in ERP/SAP4 HANA software, Power BI and Advanced Excel.

• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of transformer internal components, insulation systems, and the physical properties of transformer oil and magnetic steel. Analytical Skills: Proficient in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office for production tracking and data-driven decision-making.

• Ethical Standard: Proven history of professional integrity, with the ability to lead by example and foster a culture of accountability and transparency. Soft Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced command of English (both written and verbal) for reporting to stakeholders and managing technical documentation.

More about us:

We offer, at Hitachi Energy Thailand, we offer a suite of employee benefits to complement our pay offering, supporting employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing:

• 1 month of guaranteed bonus (Fix bonus) plus Performance Bonus. (Depending on employees’ performance result and Business performance).

• 10 days annual leave (Service year 0-5), 15 days annual leave (Service year 6-10), flexible working policy, Flexibility working time.

• Benefit according to local standards: Heath-care insurance benefits to employees and their dependents, annual health checkup, Provident Funds (employees can contribute up to 15%).

• Growth possibility: Learning and development platform, career movement opportunity within organization.

• Possibility to gain experience in international environment.

Please be advised that the benefits provided may differ depending on the employee’s country of hire.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.