TPM Continuous Improvement Leader (Bland)
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Hitachi Energy seeks a TPM Continuous Improvement Leader to guide its Integrated Transformer Management system across North American transformer factories. The role focuses on deploying TPM and Lean practices, improving equipment reliability and maintenance performance, advancing ITM maturity, and building team capability through coaching and problem solving. The position is located in Bland, Virginia.
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Join Hitachi Energy as a catalyst for operational excellence and continuous improvement across our North America Hub. As our TPM Continuous Improvement Leader (Integrated Transformer Management) (ITM) System Leader, you will guide the evolution of our Lean management system while shaping how our transformer factories operate todayand far into the future. This is a highvisibility 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 crossfunctional 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 runswhile helping us deliver safe, reliable, and highquality energy solutions that power the world. Position will be located in Bland, VA. How Youll 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 costout initiatives and support rootcause problem solving. - Train and coach teams in ITM, TPM, and continuous improvement methods. - Identify and integrate best practices to enhance operational effectiveness. Your Background - Bachelors degree in engineering or business, and + years in Lean systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, or TPM deployment. - Experience implementing recognized operating systems (e.g., TPS, DBS, HOS). - Handson 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 growthyour skills, your career path, and your ability to lead transformation. - Youll 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.
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- US median$25–28/hr41 hourly ranges
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