Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi, Ltd.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bland, VA is seeking a Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader to drive lasting improvements across the value chain. You will champion a continuous improvement culture, empower teams with world-class tools, and enable breakthrough results that power a more sustainable future.

The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost reduction, with emphasis on leading change and coaching across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or process improvement.
• Lean or Six Sigma training/certification preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States and/or Canada.
• Proven record of delivering measurable performance improvements.
• Experience leading change and influencing without authority.
• Familiarity with ITM, TPS, DBS, HOS, or similar operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Champion a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination.
• Lead and mature ITM deployment activities across the Factory.
• Facilitate kaizen events aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.
• Train, coach, and develop teams on ITM tools and methods.
• Lead Cost‑out projects and guide others through successful execution.
• Collaborate across cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communicate clearly and influence at all organizational levels.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Tools

ITM

TPS

DBS

HOS

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as an Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader and be a driving force behind meaningful, lasting improvement across our Bland, VA Focus Factory. In this dynamic role, you’ll champion transformation across the entire value chain—boosting safety, elevating quality, accelerating delivery, optimizing inventory, and reducing cost.

You’ll be at the heart of a continuous improvement culture, empowering teams with world‑class tools, energizing a “learn and go‑do” mindset, and inspiring collaboration across all levels of the organization. This is your chance to shape a high‑performing environment while building capability, creating momentum, and enabling breakthrough results that power a more sustainable future.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Champion a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination.
• Lead and mature ITM deployment activities across the Factory.
• Facilitate kaizen events aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.
• Train, coach, and develop teams on ITM tools and methods.
• Lead Cost‑out projects and guide others through successful execution.
• Collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communicate clearly and influence at all organizational levels.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field, with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or process improvement.
• Authorization to work in the United States and/or Canada.
• Lean or Six Sigma training/certification preferred.
• Proven record of delivering measurable performance improvements.
• Experience leading change and influencing without authority.
• Familiarity with ITM, TPS, DBS, HOS, or similar operating systems.

More About Us

• Be part of a global team committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.
• Grow your skills with continuous learning, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Thrive in an environment that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

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