Continuous Improvement Leader
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., Jackson, MS, United States
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R0128048**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**Job Description:****The Opportunity**At Hitachi Energy, our work supports customers around the world in building a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient energy future. As a **Focus Factory ITM/ Continuous Improvement Leader** at our **Crystal Springs, MS** location, you will play a vital role in turning this purpose into action.**Integrated Transformer Management**, is our Lean Management system, defines how we operate across the Transformers business globally. In this role, you will help embed ITM thinking across the extended factory value chain, driving measurable and sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost. Guided by the North America Hub’s vision and growth strategy, you will partner with teams at every level to turn continuous improvement into a daily habit.This is an opportunity to be a visible change leader, facilitating learning, encouraging experimentation, and helping teams move from insight to action. You will influence how work is done, enable engagement, and help build a coaching culture where improvement is owned at every level. If you are energized by developing people, strengthening processes, and seeing ideas turn into real results, this role offers meaningful impact and strong pathways for growth.**How You’ll Make an Impact*** Drive continuous improvement using the ITM Lean Management system.* Partner with cross-functional teams to eliminate waste across the value stream.* Enable and mature ITM deployment across the Focus Factory.* Lead and facilitate Kaizen and Process Excellence events.* Improve KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.* Support training, coaching, and capability building on ITM tools and methods.* Lead cost-out initiatives and coach others through execution.* Strengthen a factory-wide problem-solving and coaching culture.**Your Background*** Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.* 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or process improvement.* Hands-on experience with Lean methodologies; Six Sigma certification preferred.* Proven ability to influence without authority in a matrix or cross-functional environment.* Demonstrated success driving measurable improvement results.* Experience with ITM, TPS, DBS, HOS, or similar operating systems a strong advantage.* Help enable a lower-carbon future by improving how energy systems are built and delivered worldwide.* Grow your career through continuous learning, hands-on leadership opportunities, and global collaboration.* Join a purpose-driven organization that values improvement, ownership, and people development.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities***## Protected 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 on our website.
Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## ## This 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.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.
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Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of Americatime type:
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Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
R0128048**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**Job Description:****The Opportunity**At Hitachi Energy, our work supports customers around the world in building a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient energy future. As a **Focus Factory ITM/ Continuous Improvement Leader** at our **Crystal Springs, MS** location, you will play a vital role in turning this purpose into action.**Integrated Transformer Management**, is our Lean Management system, defines how we operate across the Transformers business globally. In this role, you will help embed ITM thinking across the extended factory value chain, driving measurable and sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost. Guided by the North America Hub’s vision and growth strategy, you will partner with teams at every level to turn continuous improvement into a daily habit.This is an opportunity to be a visible change leader, facilitating learning, encouraging experimentation, and helping teams move from insight to action. You will influence how work is done, enable engagement, and help build a coaching culture where improvement is owned at every level. If you are energized by developing people, strengthening processes, and seeing ideas turn into real results, this role offers meaningful impact and strong pathways for growth.**How You’ll Make an Impact*** Drive continuous improvement using the ITM Lean Management system.* Partner with cross-functional teams to eliminate waste across the value stream.* Enable and mature ITM deployment across the Focus Factory.* Lead and facilitate Kaizen and Process Excellence events.* Improve KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.* Support training, coaching, and capability building on ITM tools and methods.* Lead cost-out initiatives and coach others through execution.* Strengthen a factory-wide problem-solving and coaching culture.**Your Background*** Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.* 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, or process improvement.* Hands-on experience with Lean methodologies; Six Sigma certification preferred.* Proven ability to influence without authority in a matrix or cross-functional environment.* Demonstrated success driving measurable improvement results.* Experience with ITM, TPS, DBS, HOS, or similar operating systems a strong advantage.* Help enable a lower-carbon future by improving how energy systems are built and delivered worldwide.* Grow your career through continuous learning, hands-on leadership opportunities, and global collaboration.* Join a purpose-driven organization that values improvement, ownership, and people development.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities***## Protected 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 on our website.
Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## ## This 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.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.
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