Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader for its Crystal Springs, Mississippi facility, where continuous improvement is at the heart of operations. You’ll lead Lean/ITM initiatives across the value stream, coaching teams and driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Working hands-on in our Focus Factory, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams, deploy Kaizen events, and influence a culture of accountability, engagement, and innovation.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lean principles

Facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing

Lean ITM system

Education

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

Tools

ITM

TPS

Danaher tools

Honeywell systems

Job description

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.

Location Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On‑Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026‑09‑04

Reference number R0128048

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

We employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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