Manufacturing Lean & Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in South Boston, Virginia seeks a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Leader to shape how our operations evolve. You will guide the factory’s Lean operating system and partner with the Factory Manager to translate strategy into world‑class execution across the value chain.

Lead ITM deployment, drive breakthrough improvement with Lean tools (5S, Daily Management, Value Stream Mapping), and build Lean capability through coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.
• 10+ years in Lean operating systems and continuous improvement within manufacturing or transactional environments.
• Experience implementing major Lean systems (Toyota, Danaher, Honeywell or similar).
• Lean/Six Sigma certifications (Lean Master, Lean Expert, Black Belt) preferred.
• Demonstrated success delivering breakthrough improvements.
• Strong communication, influence and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and maturity growth of the ITM System across the factory.
• Drive breakthrough improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Daily Management and Value Stream Mapping.
• Facilitate strategy deployment, goal-setting, Kaizen planning and Leader Standard Work.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to elevate KPIs and optimize processes.
• Lead cost-out and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Build Lean capability through coaching, training and mentoring.
• Champion a culture of engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure sustained performance through structured problem-solving and gap-closure actions.

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC in South Boston, Virginia seeks a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Leader to shape how our operations evolve. You will guide the factory’s Lean operating system and partner with the Factory Manager to translate strategy into world‑class execution across the value chain.

Lead ITM deployment, drive breakthrough improvement with Lean tools (5S, Daily Management, Value Stream Mapping), and build Lean capability through coaching and mentoring.