Lean ITM Specialist: Lead Kaizen & Process Excellence

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking an Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Specialist to help deploy the ITM framework across the factory. You will lead Lean initiatives, coach teams, and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost.

The role emphasizes hands-on Kaizen facilitation, daily management routines, and opportunities to grow leadership and problem-solving skills within a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lean

Continuous Improvement

Coaching

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking an Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Specialist to help deploy the ITM framework across the factory. You will lead Lean initiatives, coach teams, and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost.

The role emphasizes hands-on Kaizen facilitation, daily management routines, and opportunities to grow leadership and problem-solving skills within a collaborative manufacturing environment.