Hitachi Energy is seeking an Sr. Continuous Improvement LeaderIntegrated Transformer Management (ITM) Leader in Alamo, TN location. In alignment with the North America Hub's vision and growth strategy, this role is responsible for driving sustainable and transformational change across the extended Factory by using ITM system tools. The ITM system aims to address various challenges in transformer manufacturing by promoting continuous improvement, standardization, and cross-functional collaboration. It helps improve performance in safety, quality, and on-time delivery, while also increasing productivity and reducing costs. How you'll make an impact:
Partners with the cross-functional leadership team in developing and operationalizing the Strategy Deployment process. Facilitates development of breakthrough objectives, action plans, KPI's (Bowlers) and leads in development of Kaizen plan to support the overall needs of the organization. Lead in operationalizing Strategy Deployment, ensuring effective Leader Standard Work (LSW) and a connected Lean daily management system. Change agent and champion of a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination across the organization using ITM lean methods, processes, and tools, such as Daily Management, LSW, Value Stream or Process Mapping, Kaizen, Transactional Process Improvement, etc. Lead all activities in the Factory to implement the ITM system and drive improved maturity scores to advance the organization through the ITM phases of deployment. Closely monitors ITM Maturity Development results and facilitates implementation of actions, driving to the ideal state in which ITM is how we operate as an organization. Drive optimization of KPIs throughout the functional organizations that you support. Lead and facilitate process improvement for the organization and partner with extended cross-functional teams, at all levels of the organization, on overall use of ITM tools to drive productivity. Develop Financial acumen to ensure priority actions are focused on driving the right improvements in the business, impacting the bottom line. Create, manage, and facilitate the development of Cost-out and productivity projects across the business to achieve targets. Facilitate and train team members in utilization of RELEX reporting of Improvement projects. Ensure effective sustainment of results and support problem solving (Root Cause Countermeasure) as needed to close gaps to targets, as well as driving Transactional Process Improvements. Build continuous improvement capability through training and implementation of ITM tools and methods. Be the expert on the ITM system, with focus on training and coaching others to build people and organization capabilities. Build a Coaching culture across the organization with focus on Employee Engagement and Accountability. Combine technical knowledge with people and organizational skills to deliver organizational maturity and KPI improvements Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety, integrity, and quality as our license to operate, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your Background:
Bachelor's degree in finance, business management or engineering, and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. Experience in operating/management systems, continuous improvement and/or Transactional process improvement Financial acumen and expertise with Cost Out Enabler projects and ensuring positive impacts to the bottom line Experience in the implementation of the Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System, or one of the following: Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, Honeywell Operating System or similar. Track record of delivering breakthrough results impacting the bottom line, and with team leadership experience A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, with strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to foster teamwork Developing strategy and translating into actionable plans & driving sustainable change through influence. Experience in challenging conventional thinking, approach and methodology and driving improvements, and the ability to lead teams through influence without authority Certifications are a plus in Lean/ Six Sigma (Lean Expert, Black Belt, Green Belt, etc.)
What we Offer
Competitive Pay Paid Training Benefits eligibility begins on your first day Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off Professional growth and development programs including $10,000 tuition reimbursement 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match 75% up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% with immediate 100% vesting. Apply now
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Hitachi Energy
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Dec 18, 2024