Continuous Improvement Specialist - Lean Operations

Hitachi, Ltd.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness and wellness programs

Benefits platform with discounts

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office equipment allowance

Spectacles allowance

Company events

Psychological support program

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Poland seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead initiatives that boost efficiency, quality, and productivity at our Isolation & Components Factory.

You will drive waste elimination with Lean tools, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement ITM and CI systems to raise organizational maturity. This role offers a dynamic manufacturing environment with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Production Engineering, or Process Optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.
• Excellent command of English and Polish.

Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by eliminating waste using Lean methodologies.
• Lead optimization projects focused on cost reduction and productivity improvements.
• Implement and develop ITM and Continuous Improvement systems to raise maturity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes with Lean solutions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report process performance indicators and actions.
• Provide training on project management and CI methodologies.
• Promote a strong quality culture and influence decisions through CI initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Production Engineering

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

5S

Kaizen

TPM

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Poland seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead initiatives that boost efficiency, quality, and productivity at our Isolation & Components Factory.

You will drive waste elimination with Lean tools, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement ITM and CI systems to raise organizational maturity. This role offers a dynamic manufacturing environment with strong growth opportunities.