Lean Continuous Improvement Leader - Manufacturing

Hitachi; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Crystal Springs, MS seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive Lean/ITM-based transformations across the value stream. You will lead cross-functional teams, coach others, and push safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Join a global company with local roots, where your work influences the facility’s growth and culture, and where accountability and innovation are valued daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or process improvement.
• Experience with Lean systems (ITM, TPS, Danaher, Honeywell).

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

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business)

Tools

ITM system

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Crystal Springs, MS seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive Lean/ITM-based transformations across the value stream. You will lead cross-functional teams, coach others, and push safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Join a global company with local roots, where your work influences the facility’s growth and culture, and where accountability and innovation are valued daily.