Factory ITM Manager, VN Transformers factory

The opportunity:

We are seeking an Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Leader for Hitachi Energy Vietnam (Transformer Factory). 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. You will be responsible for leading and driving sustainable and transformational change across multiple functional teams in the factory, focused on process improvement, ITM system maturity and demonstrated improvement in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will lead a team of ITM/CI Specialists of the factory.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will be the partner with the cross-functional leadership team of the factory to develop and operationalize the Strategy Deployment process, facilitated the creation of breakthrough objectives, action plans, KPIs (Bowlers), and Kaizen plans to support organizational needs. and ensured effective Leader Standard Work (LSW) and a connected Lean daily management system.
• You will lead, manage, and support factory ITM/CI specialists. Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and professional development to foster a high-performing team, cultivate a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and accountability and ensure alignment with organizational goals and drive excellence in ITM system implementation and process improvements.
• You will change agent and champion of a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination across the organization using ITM lean methods, processes and tools, such as 5S, Daily Management, LSW, Value Stream or Process Mapping, Kaizen, etc, lead all activities in the organization to implement the ITM system and drive improved maturity scores to advance the organization through the ITM phases of deployment, closely monitors ITM Maturity Development results and facilitate implementation of actions to lead the organization through the maturity phases; drive to the ideal state in which ITM is how we operate as an organization.
• You will drive optimization of KPIs across functional organization, lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams at all levels to drive productivity using ITM tools, develop financial acumen to prioritize actions that drive business improvements and impact the bottom line.
• You will create, manage, and facilitate cost-out saving and productivity projects to achieve targets, train team members in utilizing RELEX reporting for improvement projects, ensure effective sustainment of results and support problem-solving (Root Cause Countermeasure) to close gaps to targets and drive transactional process improvements.
• You will build continuous improvement capability through training and implementation of ITM tools and methods. Serve as the ITM system expert, focusing on training and coaching others to build organizational capabilities, foster a coaching culture with a focus on employee engagement and accountability, combine technical knowledge with people and organizational skills to deliver maturity and KPI improvements.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• You hold bachelor's in engineering (minimum). MSc/MBA equivalent is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facilitating and leading Kaizens and major improvement projects. Experience in transformers, automotive, or industrial equipment parts manufacturing & proven experience managing regional teams across different cultures and countries.
• Proficient in lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Standard Work, Strategy Deployment, 5S/Waste Observation, Daily Management, SMED, TPM, Process 3P, ToC, DMAIC, etc.).
• Certified lean practitioner (TPS/Toyota school, BB or GB Lean 6 Sigma, Train-The-Trainer certified, etc.). Quality-related certification is advantageous.
• Disciplined, systematic, and passionate about lean methodologies. High personal integrity & Strong "results-oriented, people-centered, do-what-it-takes, never-give-up" mindset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.

• 16 days annual leave, flexible working policy.
• Benefit according to local standards: Heath-care insurance benefits to employees and their dependents, annual vaccination, summer outing.
• Growth possibility: Learning and development platform, career movement opportunity within organization.
• Possibility to gain experience in international environment.
• Possibility to work for industry leader for green energy solution.