Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Specialist

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Specialist for the North American (NAM) Hub, with primary focus on SAP Business Processes for Transformers. The ITM system is the global Transformers business unit Lean management system defining how we operate as an organization and how we run the business. This role is responsible for leading and driving sustainable and transformational change, focused on process improvement, ITM (Integrated Transformer Management) maturity and demonstrated improvement in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This is a remote, home-based role that requires 25% travel to the various transformer factory locations across North America.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with cross-functional leadership teams to improve our continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination throughout the extended value stream. Focus on driving our 'learn and go-do' approach using ITM tools, including 5S, Visual Management, Kaizen, Daily Management, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping and Leader Standard Work.
• Lead activities across the Business Process function to implement the ITM system and drive improved ITM Maturity Development process to advance the organization through the ITM phases of deployment.
• Lead and facilitate kaizen events for the organization and partner with the extended cross-functional organization on overall use of ITM tools to drive cost-out and productivity. Ensure effective sustainment of results and support problem solving (Root Cause Countermeasure) as needed to close gaps to targets, as well as driving Transactional Process Improvements.
• Build continuous improvement capability through training and implementation of ITM tools and methods. Be the expert on the ITM system, with focus on training and coaching others to build people and organization capabilities. Build a Coaching culture across the organization with focus on Employee Engagement and Accountability. Combine technical knowledge with people and organizational skills to deliver organizational maturity and KPI improvements.
• Support team members to document & update business process and process maps to reflect the new processes in SAP S/4 Hana

Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety, integrity, and quality as our license to operate, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business (or related), and 5+ years of experience in areas of Lean operating/management systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, and/or marketing & sales.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
• Lean training, certification or Six-Sigma certification is a plus
• Experience working with one of the following: Integrated Transformer Management System, Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, Honeywell Operating System or similar is a plus
• Track record of delivering breakthrough results impacting the bottom line
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, with strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to foster teamwork.
• Developing strategy and translating into actionable plans & driving sustainable change through influence.
• Experience in challenging conventional thinking, approach and methodology and driving improvements, and the ability to lead teams through influence without authority.
• Proven capacity to coordinate and lead teams, working in different geographic locations.
• Ability to travel to all NAM Factories throughout North America on a periodic basis, with travel expectations of 25-50%.

Additional Skill Sets -Value Stream Mapping and ERP, specifically SAP S/4HANA. The ideal candidate has broad knowledge of manufacturing operations, business processes, business tools and the flow of data.