Lean ITM Specialist: Drive Kaizen & Process Excellence

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an ITM Specialist to drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives at their South Boston facility. You will partner with leadership to implement ITM System practices, lead Kaizen events, and foster a culture of safety and collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Emphasis is placed on coaching and effective communication skills, making this role vital for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing.
• Exposure to established Lean systems is an advantage.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with factory leadership to deploy the ITM System.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and process excellence initiatives.
• Drive KPI improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

Lean tools

Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an ITM Specialist to drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives at their South Boston facility. You will partner with leadership to implement ITM System practices, lead Kaizen events, and foster a culture of safety and collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Emphasis is placed on coaching and effective communication skills, making this role vital for operational excellence.