Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Manager
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
Location:
Alamo Tennessee United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0120250Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy and help shape the next era of sustainable energy. As an Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Leader you will play a pivotal role in strengthening operational excellence at our Alamo TN Factory within the North America (NAM) Hub. This is your chance to make a transformational impact in a company that is pioneering technologies for a more sustainable secure and resilient energy future.
In this role you will guide the implementation and continuous advancement of our global ITM Systemour Lean operating model for the Transformers business. You will partner directly with the Factory Manager and leadership team to drive breakthrough improvements in safety quality delivery cost and people development. Your expertise will influence everything from strategy deployment and daily management to process optimization and cultural transformation.
You will champion waste elimination operational discipline and continuous improvement across the factory value chain empowering teams with Lean tools coaching and proven methodologies that elevate both performance and maturity. This is a highvisibility position that allows you to shape the systems behaviors and capabilities that define how we operate.
As we continue to invest heavily in innovation digitalization and people development you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation while developing your own skillset in a diverse purposedriven global organization.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
How Youll Make an Impact
Lead Strategy Deployment and connect breakthrough objectives to daily execution.
Facilitate KPI (Bowler) development action plans and Kaizen roadmaps.
Advance ITM System maturity across all phases of deployment.
Champion Lean tools such as 5S DMS LSW VSM and Kaizen.
Drive costout productivity and process improvement initiatives.
Guide crossfunctional teams to improve performance and eliminate waste.
Strengthen daily management and operational routines across the factory.
Train and coach employees to build Lean capability and organizational maturity.
Support rootcause problem solving and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Monitor and report progress using RELEX or similar improvement tracking systems.
Your Background
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Business.
10 years in Lean operating systems and continuous improvement.
Experience in manufacturing and transactional process improvement.
Demonstrated success implementing major Lean systems (Toyota Danaher Honeywell etc.).
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Lean Expert Lean Master Black Belt) preferred.
Proven track record of delivering breakthrough measurable results.
More About Us
We are committed to enabling a more sustainable flexible and secure energy future.
We invest heavily in our global footprint people and advanced technologies.
We offer opportunities to grow innovate and build a meaningful career with real impact.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical dental vision and prescription plans
Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
Paid Time Off Flexible PTO and paid holidays
Professional Growth Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
Family Support Parental leave adoption assistance and fertility benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
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