Hitachi America

TPM Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi America$100K — $130K *
Bland, VA 24315In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
  • 10+ years in Lean systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, or TPM deployment
  • Experience implementing recognized operating systems (e.g., TPS, DBS, HOS)
  • Hands-on experience with CMMS and maintenance KPIs
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements including OEE gains
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead TPM deployment and strengthen equipment reliability across NAM sites
  • Facilitate breakthrough objectives, KPI development, and Kaizen planning
  • Champion waste elimination through Lean daily management and visual systems
  • Drive ITM maturity assessments and implement targeted improvement actions
  • Optimize maintenance KPIs and mentor teams on using ITM tools effectively
  • Lead cost?out initiatives and support root?cause problem solving
  • Train and coach teams in ITM, TPM, and continuous improvement methods
  • Identify and integrate best practices to enhance operational effectiveness

Benefits

  • Full time schedule
  • High visibility role to influence change
  • Opportunity to empower teams and elevate equipment reliability
  • Engagement with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Platform for guiding Lean management evolution
Full Job Description

Location:

Bland, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

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 a catalyst for operational excellence and continuous improvement across our North America Hub. As our TPM & Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Leader, you will guide the evolution of our Lean management system while shaping how our transformer factories operate today—and far into the future. This is a high‑visibility opportunity to empower teams, elevate equipment reliability, and strengthen a culture where process excellence and innovation thrive. You will partner with factory leaders, maintenance teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deploy TPM best practices, optimize performance, and advance ITM maturity.

If you are driven by purpose, energized by transformation, and inspired by building people capability, this role gives you the platform to influence real change. You will create impact through strategy, coaching, problem solving, and measurable improvements in KPIs that matter. This is your chance to shape how an entire business runs—while helping us deliver safe, reliable, and high‑quality energy solutions that power the world.

Position will be located in Bland, VA.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Lead TPM deployment and strengthen equipment reliability across NAM sites.

  • Facilitate breakthrough objectives, KPI development, and Kaizen planning.

  • Champion waste elimination through Lean daily management and visual systems.

  • Drive ITM maturity assessments and implement targeted improvement actions.

  • Optimize maintenance KPIs and mentor teams on using ITM tools effectively.

  • Lead cost‑out initiatives and support root‑cause problem solving.

  • Train and coach teams in ITM, TPM, and continuous improvement methods.

  • Identify and integrate best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.

Your Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, and 10+ years in Lean systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, or TPM deployment.

  • Experience implementing recognized operating systems (e.g., TPS, DBS, HOS).

  • Hands‑on experience with CMMS, Autonomous Maintenance, and maintenance KPIs.

  • Proven track record delivering measurable improvements including OEE gains.

  • Strong communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence without authority.

  • Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
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