ITM Specialist - Power Transformers

Hitachi • South Boston, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Energy is seeking an ITM System & Continuous Improvement Specialist for its South Boston Power Transformers facility. The position partners with factory leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen the Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System, the company’s global business management framework for performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The specialist supports a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and employee engagement while contributing to measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance.

The role leads improvement initiatives, facilitates Kaizen events, coaches colleagues on Lean principles, and supports deployment of strategic objectives across the factory. It is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The work contributes to organizational capability and Hitachi Energy’s efforts toward a sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Lean management systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, or process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver results across diverse teams.
• Strong communication, coaching, facilitation, and leadership capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with established Lean systems such as Toyota, Danaher, Honeywell, or similar environments.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification, such as Lean Practitioner, Green Belt, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Partner with factory leadership to strengthen and mature the ITM System across the value chain.
• Support Strategy Deployment and Lean Daily Management processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste elimination and operational excellence.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and process improvement workshops.
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost performance.
• Lead cost-out projects and implement sustainable process and system enhancements.
• Train, coach, and mentor colleagues on Lean methodologies and ITM System tools.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Long-term career growth opportunities through investments in people, technology, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Continuous learning, leadership exposure, and participation in transformational projects with global impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level