Industrial Transformation Manager

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Hitachi Global Air Power:

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power (HGAP) a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City Indiana our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe: from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting edge semi-conductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators engineers and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today while boldly contributing to a sustainable circular more than 58 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands -Hitachi Sullair and Champion (Australia) we are proud of our reputation for reliability durability and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power you will be part of a global network that is shaping the future of industrial power.

Summary of the position:

The Industrial Transformation Manager will understand all manufacturing business processes Continuous improvements lead business process evaluation sessions and ensure comprehensive process consistency between users/systems. This manager will own the transformation initiatives by collaborating with site leaders on strategy and deployment support of the strategic plan and the business-operating plan in multiple sites this manager will also pursue implementing Industry 4.0 technologies by integrating new technologies including Internet of Things (IoT) cloud computing and analytics machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) into the production facilities and throughout operations.

The position is located at the Hitachi Global Air Power Michigan City manufacturing location.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional transformation projects designed to analyze and design sequence of operations and workflows for improved efficiencies.
• Assist in the accountability for the day-to-day decisions that directly impact the quality efficiency and profitability of the manufacturing inventory engineering and production support operations.
• Evaluate and recommend transformation projects/programs providing improvements in key areas (e.g. Safety Quality Delivery and Cost).
• Leverage lean manufacturing six sigma business process management/reengineering and process improvement tools to drive transformation.
• Mobilize transformation teams and support groups to streamline processes.
• Analyze data collected from sensors on the production floor for real-time visibility of manufacturing assets.
• Manage multiple projects with dynamic shifting priorities and targets.
• Implement digital technologies to increase automation and improve production.
• Develop tools for performing predictive and prescriptive maintenance (PdM/RxM) to minimize equipment downtime and increase production rates.
• Set ambitious world class standards that are measured monitored and achievable.
• Act as a mentor for transformation leadership supervisory staff and frontline personnel.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Manufacturing Data Science Supply Chain Management or Equivalent Degree.
• Current Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Certification a plus.

Professional experience:

• 8 - 10 years of successful transformation leadership with demonstrable tangible financial benefit.
• Demonstrated successful project management experience and business acumen.
• Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective change management development and execution.
• Ability to establish self as credible leader and partner with site leadership as a trusted member of staff.
• Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator decision-maker collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded challenges existing processes critical thinker.
• Knowledge of current manufacturing EHS supply chain quality Lean and transformation technologies.
• Strong financial and business acumen and experience leading customer-facing discussions.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to successfully work in a matrix environment.
• Fosters an environment that raises performance expectations and inspires the team to rethink whats possible
• Ability to analyze data multitask and problem solve in a fast-paced challenging environment.
• Experience with Apache Spark Hadoop Power BI Python R SAP SQL and/or Tableau a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Physical requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand sit and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Direct reports:

Industrial Transformation Manager

• Industrial Engineers Building 1
• Process Engineers Building 1
• Lean Manufacturing Specialists Building 1
• Manufacturing Data Scientist Building 1

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related performing the job the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organizations efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Companys discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race religion color age gender sexual orientation national origin genetic information veteran status physical or mental disability or other protected categories under applicable law whether in recruitment employment promotion transfer compensation or other conditions of employment.