TPM Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi Energy; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team committed to safety and integrity

Investment in growth and career path

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a TPM & Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Leader to drive operational excellence in our North America Hub. This role involves leading TPM deployment, championing continuous improvement, and optimizing maintenance KPIs across our facilities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in engineering or business with over 10 years of experience in Lean systems and manufacturing.

You will work collaboratively with factory leaders and stakeholders to create impactful changes and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Lean systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, or TPM.
• Experience implementing recognized operating systems like TPS, DBS, HOS.
• Proven track record delivering measurable improvements, including OEE gains.

Responsibilities

• Lead TPM deployment and strengthen equipment reliability.
• Facilitate KPI development and Kaizen planning.
• Champion waste elimination through Lean daily management.

Skills

Lean systems

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing

Engineering

TPM deployment

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a catalyst for operational excellence and continuous improvement across our North America Hub. As our TPM & Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Leader, you will guide the evolution of our Lean management system while shaping how our transformer factories operate today—and far into the future. This is a high‑visibility opportunity to empower teams, elevate equipment reliability, and strengthen a culture where process excellence and innovation thrive. You will partner with factory leaders, maintenance teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deploy TPM best practices, optimize performance, and advance ITM maturity. If you are driven by purpose, energized by transformation, and inspired by building people capability, this role gives you the platform to influence real change. You will create impact through strategy, coaching, problem solving, and measurable improvements in KPIs that matter. This is your chance to shape how an entire business runs—while helping us deliver safe, reliable, and high‑quality energy solutions that power the world.

Position will be located in Bland, VA.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead TPM deployment and strengthen equipment reliability across NAM sites.
• Facilitate breakthrough objectives, KPI development, and Kaizen planning.
• Champion waste elimination through Lean daily management and visual systems.
• Drive ITM maturity assessments and implement targeted improvement actions.
• Optimize maintenance KPIs and mentor teams on using ITM tools effectively.
• Lead cost‑out initiatives and support root‑cause problem solving.
• Train and coach teams in ITM, TPM, and continuous improvement methods.
• Identify and integrate best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, and 10+ years in Lean systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, or TPM deployment.
• Experience implementing recognized operating systems (e.g., TPS, DBS, HOS).
• Hands‑on experience with CMMS, Autonomous Maintenance, and maintenance KPIs.
• Proven track record delivering measurable improvements including OEE gains.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence without authority.
• Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred.

More About Us

• We invest in growth—your skills, your career path, and your ability to lead transformation.
• You’ll join a global team committed to safety, integrity, quality, and positive impact.
• Every day brings opportunities to innovate, solve meaningful challenges, and shape the future of sustainable energy.