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Location: Bland, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0123725 Date Posted: 2026-03-24 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Join Hitachi Energy as an Integrated Transformation Systems 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. How you’ll make an impact 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. Your background 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. More about us 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.
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