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Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0114881 Date Posted: 2025-12-18 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 require travel 50–75% across North America factories. 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 More About Us We invest in growth—your skills, your career path, and your ability to lead transformation. You’ll join a global team committed to safety, integrity, quality, and positive impact. Every day brings opportunities to innovate, solve meaningful challenges, and shape the future of sustainable energy. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. 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.