Digital Lean Transformation Leader

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Digital Lean Transformation Leader to accelerate continuous improvement by combining Lean with digital tools.

You will partner with operations, engineering, quality, materials, and leadership to drive data-driven improvements, Kaizen events, and standardized ways of working. You will lead digitization of manual processes with Power Apps and deliver KPI visibility via Power BI, coaching teams across functions to achieve Safety, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, operations, or process improvement environments.
• Experience leading Kaizen events, continuous improvement projects, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and collaborating across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification preferred; ITM or similar operating systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and ITM principles with digital tools.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to foster operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Facilitate Kaizen events using 5S, visual management, daily management, and value stream mapping.
• Develop and maintain KPI visibility through Power BI dashboards and performance reviews.
• Drive digitization of manual processes using Power Apps and other low-code technologies.
• Lead productivity and cost optimization initiatives through data-driven analysis and problem-solving.
• Coach teams in Lean methodologies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Lean principles

ITM/operating systems

Power BI

Power Apps

5S/visual management

Value stream mapping

data-driven analysis

root cause analysis

cross-functional collaboration

coaching Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

ITM or similar OS

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Digital Lean Transformation Leader to accelerate continuous improvement by combining Lean with digital tools.

You will partner with operations, engineering, quality, materials, and leadership to drive data-driven improvements, Kaizen events, and standardized ways of working. You will lead digitization of manual processes with Power Apps and deliver KPI visibility via Power BI, coaching teams across functions to achieve Safety, Quality,