Senior Continuous Improvement Leader — Drive Lean Outcomes

Hitachi Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bland, VA is seeking a Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader to drive meaningful improvements across our focus factory value chain. You will champion a culture of waste elimination, lead ITM deployment, facilitate kaizen events, and coach teams to deliver breakthrough results in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.

You will ensure compliance, develop capability, and partner across functions to shape a high-performing environment for a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination.
• Coordinate ITM deployment activities across the factory and troubleshoot issues.
• Facilitate kaizen events aligned to safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.
• Coach and develop teams on ITM tools and methods to improve performance.
• Lead cost-out projects and guide teams through successful execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate clearly and influence at all organizational levels.

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Bland, VA is seeking a Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader to drive meaningful improvements across our focus factory value chain. You will champion a culture of waste elimination, lead ITM deployment, facilitate kaizen events, and coach teams to deliver breakthrough results in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.

You will ensure compliance, develop capability, and partner across functions to shape a high-performing environment for a sustainable energy future.