Hitachi

Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi  •  United States (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Location:

Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America

Job ID:

R0128048

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The Opportunity

Step into a role where your ideas drive real transformation. As a Continuous Improvement Leader at Hitachi Energy’s Crystal Springs facility, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we operate, grow, and succeed. This is00an opportunity to influence a factory on the rise, where continuous improvement is at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll work hands-on within our Focus Factory, using our Lean Management system (ITM) to lead meaningful change across the entire value stream. From enhancing safety and quality to improving delivery and cost performance, your work will directly impact our operational success. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, coach others, and help build a culture rooted in accountability, engagement, and innovation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are energized by seeing the tangible results of your work, this is your chance to make a difference. Join a global organization with strong local roots, where your voice is heard, your growth is supported, and your impact is visible every day.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean/ITM principles and tools

  • Partner across teams to eliminate waste and optimize processes

  • Lead Kaizen events to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost

  • Support deployment and maturity of the ITM system

  • Coach and train teams on Lean tools and problem-solving methods

  • Lead cost reduction initiatives and process improvements

  • Promote a culture of accountability and employee engagement

  • Influence and guide teams through sustainable change

Your Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

  • 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or process improvement

  • Experience with Lean systems (e.g., ITM, TPS, Danaher, Honeywell)

  • Strong facilitation, communication, and influencing skills

  • Ability to work across all levels in a fast-paced environment

  • Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred

More About Us

  • Be part of a global leader investing in innovation, people, and continuous improvement

  • Grow your skills through hands-on experience, training, and development opportunities

  • Make a lasting impact at a site transforming its future—together, we’re building something extraordinary

  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

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About Hitachi

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
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