Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi Energy

South Boston, Virginia, United States
Fully remote
Lean operating system deployment
Lean tools (5s, vsm)
Strategy deployment facilitation
Lead the factory’s Lean operating system, ensuring teams are empowered, processes are future-ready, and strategy is brought to life through world-class execution

Job Summary

  • Lead the factory’s Lean operating system, ensuring teams are empowered, processes are future-ready, and strategy is brought to life through world-class execution.
  • Collaborate closely with the Factory Manager and leadership team to accelerate operational excellence across the entire value chain.
  • Build Lean capability through coaching, training, and mentoring, championing a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Matching Summary

Lead the factory’s Lean operating system, ensuring teams are empowered, processes are future-ready, and strategy is brought to life through world-class execution.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean operating system deployment
  • Lean tools (5S, VSM)
  • Strategy deployment facilitation
  • KPI elevation and process optimization
  • Cost-out and productivity initiatives
  • Coaching and capability building
  • Structured problem-solving

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of engagement and accountability
  • Catalyst for continuous improvement
  • Trusted partner to leadership team
  • Empowerment of teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
  • 10+ years in Lean operating systems
  • Experience implementing major Lean systems
  • Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred
  • Demonstrated success delivering breakthrough improvements
  • Strong communication, influence, and leadership capabilities

Work Rights

Not specified

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