Integrated Transformation Leader – Lean & Quality

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking an Integrated Transformation Systems Leader to drive continuous improvement across the Bland, VA Focus Factory.

You will champion transformation of the entire value chain, boosting safety, quality, delivery, and inventory while reducing cost and building organizational capability. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years in manufacturing or quality with proven change leadership and cost-out experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or process improvement.
• Lean or Six Sigma training/certification preferred.
• Proven record of delivering measurable performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Champion a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination.
• Lead and mature ITM deployment activities across the Factory.
• Facilitate kaizen events aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.
• Train, coach, and develop teams on ITM tools and methods.
• Lead Cost‑out projects and guide others through successful execution.
• Collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communicate clearly and influence at all organizational levels.

Skills

Change leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Tools

ITM

TPS

DBS

HOS

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking an Integrated Transformation Systems Leader to drive continuous improvement across the Bland, VA Focus Factory.

You will champion transformation of the entire value chain, boosting safety, quality, delivery, and inventory while reducing cost and building organizational capability. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years in manufacturing or quality with proven change leadership and cost-out experience.