Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0120250 Date Posted: 2026-02-20 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Quality Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Join Hitachi Energy and help shape the next era of sustainable energy. As an Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Leader, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening operational excellence at our Alamo, TN Factory within the North America (NAM) Hub. This is your chance to make a transformational impact in a company that is pioneering technologies for a more sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future. In this role, you will guide the implementation and continuous advancement of our global ITM System—our Lean operating model for the Transformers business. You will partner directly with the Factory Manager and leadership team to drive breakthrough improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. Your expertise will influence everything from strategy deployment and daily management to process optimization and cultural transformation. You will champion waste elimination, operational discipline, and continuous improvement across the factory value chain, empowering teams with Lean tools, coaching, and proven methodologies that elevate both performance and maturity. This is a high‑visibility position that allows you to shape the systems, behaviors, and capabilities that define how we operate. As we continue to invest heavily in innovation, digitalization, and people development, you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation while developing your own skillset in a diverse, purpose‑driven global organization. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead Strategy Deployment and connect breakthrough objectives to daily execution.
• Facilitate KPI (Bowler) development, action plans, and Kaizen roadmaps.
• Advance ITM System maturity across all phases of deployment.
• Champion Lean tools such as 5S, DMS, LSW, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Drive cost‑out, productivity, and process improvement initiatives.
• Guide cross‑functional teams to improve performance and eliminate waste.
• Strengthen daily management and operational routines across the factory.
• Train and coach employees to build Lean capability and organizational maturity.
• Support root‑cause problem solving and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor and report progress using RELEX or similar improvement tracking systems.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• 10+ years in Lean operating systems and continuous improvement.
• Experience in manufacturing and transactional process improvement.
• Demonstrated success implementing major Lean systems (Toyota, Danaher, Honeywell, etc.).
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Lean Expert, Lean Master, Black Belt) preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering breakthrough, measurable results.

More About Us

• We are committed to enabling a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy future.
• We invest heavily in our global footprint, people, and advanced technologies.
• We offer opportunities to grow, innovate, and build a meaningful career with real impact.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

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