Location:Bland, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0123725Date Posted:2026-03-24Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityJoin Hitachi Energy as an Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader and be a driving force behind meaningful, lasting improvement across our Bland, VA Focus Factory. In this dynamic role, you’ll champion transformation across the entire value chain—boosting safety, elevating quality, accelerating delivery, optimizing inventory, and reducing cost.You’ll be at the heart of a continuous improvement culture, empowering teams with world‑class tools, energizing a “learn and go‑do” mindset, and inspiring collaboration across all levels of the organization. This is your chance to shape a high‑performing environment while building capability, creating momentum, and enabling breakthrough results that power a more sustainable future.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.How You’ll Make an Impact<ul><li>Champion a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination.</li><li>Lead and mature ITM deployment activities across the Factory.</li><li>Facilitate kaizen events aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.</li><li>Train, coach, and develop teams on ITM tools and methods.</li><li>Lead Cost‑out projects and guide others through successful execution.</li><li>Collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.</li><li>Communicate clearly and influence at all organizational levels.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field, with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or process improvement.</li><li>Authorization to work in the United States and/or Canada.</li><li>Lean or Six Sigma training/certification preferred.</li><li>Proven record of delivering measurable performance improvements.</li><li>Experience leading change and influencing without authority.</li><li>Familiarity with ITM, TPS, DBS, HOS, or similar operating systems.</li></ul>More About Us<ul><li>Be part of a global team committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.</li><li>Grow your skills with continuous learning, coaching, and development opportunities.</li><li>Thrive in an environment that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.</li></ul></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader

Location:Bland, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0123725Date Posted:2026-03-24Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityJoin Hitachi Energy as an Sr. Continuous Improvement Leader and be a driving force behind meaningful, lasting improvement across our Bland, VA Focus Factory. In this dynamic role, you’ll champion transformation across the entire value chain—boosting safety, elevating quality, accelerating delivery, optimizing inventory, and reducing cost.You’ll be at the heart of a continuous improvement culture, empowering teams with world‑class tools, energizing a “learn and go‑do” mindset, and inspiring collaboration across all levels of the organization. This is your chance to shape a high‑performing environment while building capability, creating momentum, and enabling breakthrough results that power a more sustainable future.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.How You’ll Make an Impact<ul><li>Champion a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination.</li><li>Lead and mature ITM deployment activities across the Factory.</li><li>Facilitate kaizen events aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.</li><li>Train, coach, and develop teams on ITM tools and methods.</li><li>Lead Cost‑out projects and guide others through successful execution.</li><li>Collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.</li><li>Communicate clearly and influence at all organizational levels.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field, with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or process improvement.</li><li>Authorization to work in the United States and/or Canada.</li><li>Lean or Six Sigma training/certification preferred.</li><li>Proven record of delivering measurable performance improvements.</li><li>Experience leading change and influencing without authority.</li><li>Familiarity with ITM, TPS, DBS, HOS, or similar operating systems.</li></ul>More About Us<ul><li>Be part of a global team committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.</li><li>Grow your skills with continuous learning, coaching, and development opportunities.</li><li>Thrive in an environment that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.</li></ul></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

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