Operational Excellence & Digital Transformation Lead

Hitachi, Ltd.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City seeks a Digital Lean Transformation Leader to drive continuous improvement by blending Lean principles with modern digital tools. You will transform data into insights to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost performance.

You will lead Kaizen events, develop KPI dashboards with Power BI, and digitize manual processes using Power Apps, coaching teams across functions to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or 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; experience with ITM or similar operating systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and ITM principles supported by digital technologies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Facilitate Kaizen events utilizing tools such as 5S, visual management, daily management, and value stream mapping.
• Develop and maintain KPI visibility through Power BI dashboards and performance reviews.
• Drive the 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 and leaders in Lean methodologies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Support ITM assessments, action plans, and the implementation of standardized ways of working.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Kaizen facilitation

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing / Business

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

ITM systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City seeks a Digital Lean Transformation Leader to drive continuous improvement by blending Lean principles with modern digital tools. You will transform data into insights to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost performance.

You will lead Kaizen events, develop KPI dashboards with Power BI, and digitize manual processes using Power Apps, coaching teams across functions to deliver measurable results.