TPM Continuous Improvement Leader; Remote
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27601, USA
Listed on 2025-12-22
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
About Us
Description The OpportunityJoin Hitachi Energy as a catalyst for operational excellence and continuous improvement across our North America Hub. As our TPM & Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Leader, you will guide the evolution of our Lean management system while shaping how our transformer factories operate today—and far into the future. This is a high‑visibility opportunity to empower teams, elevate equipment reliability, and strengthen a culture where process excellence and innovation thrive.
You will partner with factory leaders, maintenance teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deploy TPM best practices, optimize performance, and advance ITM maturity.
If you are driven by purpose, energized by transformation, and inspired by building people capability, this role gives you the platform to influence real change. You will create impact through strategy, coaching, problem solving, and measurable improvements in KPIs that matter. This is your chance to shape how an entire business runs—while helping us deliver safe, reliable, and high‑quality energy solutions that power the world.
Position will require travel 50–75% across North America factories.
How You’ll Make an Impact- Lead TPM deployment and strengthen equipment reliability across NAM sites.
- Facilitate breakthrough objectives, KPI development, and Kaizen planning.
- Champion waste elimination through Lean daily management and visual systems.
- Drive ITM maturity assessments and implement targeted improvement actions.
- Optimize maintenance KPIs and mentor teams on using ITM tools effectively.
- Lead cost‑out initiatives and support root‑cause problem solving.
- Train and coach teams in ITM, TPM, and continuous improvement methods.
- Identify and integrate best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, and 10+ years in Lean systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, or TPM deployment.
- Experience implementing recognized operating systems (e.g., TPS, DBS, HOS).
- Hands‑on experience with CMMS, Autonomous Maintenance, and maintenance KPIs.
- Proven track record delivering measurable improvements including OEE gains.
- Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence without authority.
- Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred
- We invest in growth—your skills, your career path, and your ability to lead transformation.
- You’ll join a global team committed to safety, integrity, quality, and positive impact.
- Every day brings opportunities to innovate, solve meaningful challenges, and shape the future of sustainable energy.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
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