ITM Specialist - Power Transformers

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job : R0125649

Date Posted:

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:
No

The opportunity Are you passionate about driving transformation, improving processes, and helping teams achieve their full potential? Join Hitachi Energy as an ITM System & Continuous Improvement Specialist and play a key role in advancing operational excellence at our South Boston Power Transformers facility. In this role, you will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen the Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System, our global business management framework that drives performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization.

You will help shape a culture where innovation, collaboration, accountability, and employee engagement thrive, while supporting initiatives that deliver measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. As a change champion, you will lead improvement initiatives, facilitate Kaizen events, coach colleagues on Lean principles, and support the deployment of strategic objectives across the factory.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence meaningful change, build organizational capability, and contribute to Hitachi Energy's mission of delivering a more sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future.

Partner with factory leadership to strengthen and mature the ITM System across the value chain. Support Strategy Deployment and Lean Daily Management processes. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste elimination and operational excellence. Facilitate Kaizen events and process improvement workshops. Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance. Lead cost-out projects and implement sustainable process and system enhancements.

Train, coach, and mentor colleagues on Lean methodologies and ITM System tools. Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in Lean management systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, or process improvement. Experience with established Lean systems such as Toyota, Danaher, Honeywell, or similar environments is advantageous. Lean and/or Six Sigma certifications (Lean Practitioner, Green Belt, or equivalent) are preferred. Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver results across diverse teams.

Strong communication, coaching, facilitation, and leadership capabilities.

Join a company on a mission to inspire the next era of sustainable energy and help shape the future of the global energy landscape. Benefit from significant investments in people, technology, and manufacturing capabilities that create long-term career growth opportunities. Develop your skills through continuous learning, leadership exposure, and participation in transformational projects with global impact.

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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