Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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