Ops Excellence Leader - SAP S/4HANA & Process Improvement

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Tennessee seeks a Business Process Owner to drive operational excellence across the manufacturing organization. You will partner with factory teams, business leaders, and regional stakeholders to optimize processes, supply chain and SAP S/4HANA adoption.

You will lead process improvements, document activities, and support testing, training, and standard work. The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing operations, ERP experience, and strong project management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, business processes, or process improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage complex business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support SAP S/4HANA stabilization efforts and help end users successfully adopt new business processes.
• Document, maintain, and improve business processes and process maps across the organization.
• Analyze operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions that prevent recurring issues.
• Lead testing activities, coordinate with business champions, and maintain standard work documentation.
• Drive cross-functional projects that improve business performance and operational effectiveness.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Gather, evaluate, and prioritize business enhancement requests and requirements.
• Build strong networks across factories and HUB teams while facilitating training, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Tennessee seeks a Business Process Owner to drive operational excellence across the manufacturing organization. You will partner with factory teams, business leaders, and regional stakeholders to optimize processes, supply chain and SAP S/4HANA adoption.

You will lead process improvements, document activities, and support testing, training, and standard work. The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing operations, ERP experience, and strong project management and