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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 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.