ITM Specialist

Hitachi Energy is inviting a continuous improvement champion to join the South Boston Power Transformers Factory as an Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Specialist. This role sits at the heart of how we operate, improve, and grow as a factory and as a business. The ITM System is our global Lean management framework, guiding how value is created, how teams collaborate, and how results are achieved across the value chain.

In this role, you will help shape sustainable and transformational change by strengthening ITM System maturity, advancing process excellence, and driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost. Working closely with the Factory ITM System Leader and cross-functional teams, you will influence how strategy turns into action through daily management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices.

This is an opportunity to build deep expertise in Lean systems, develop leadership and coaching skills, and become a trusted partner to the factory leadership team. You will be empowered to lead Kaizen events, coach teams, and bring innovative ideas to life in a collaborative manufacturing environment where learning and improvement are part of everyday work. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Partner with factory leadership to deploy the ITM System.
• Support strategy deployment and Lean daily management routines.
• Act as a change agent for continuous improvement and waste elimination.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and process excellence initiatives.
• Drive KPI improvements across safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.
• Own and lead cost‑out projects and coach others in execution.
• Train and coach teams in ITM System tools and methods.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, integrity, and accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.
• 2+ years of experience in Lean, continuous improvement, or manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to established Lean systems is an advantage.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications are valued.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver results.
• Strong communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type:
Full time

Experience:

Experienced

Job function:
Engineering & Science

Contract:

Regular

Publication date:

Reference number: R0125633

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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