Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader to drive lasting improvements at the Bland, VA Focus Factory.

You will champion waste-elimination initiatives, coach teams on ITM tools, and lead cost-out projects across a fast-paced value stream. Qualifications include a bachelor’s in a related field and 5+ years in manufacturing or process improvement, with Lean/Six Sigma training preferred and US/Canada work authorization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or process improvement.

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 effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate clearly and influence at all organizational levels.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Kaizen facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

ITM

TPS

DBS

HOS

Job description

About Us

Be part of a global team committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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