Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi•Jefferson City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hitachi Energy, the Continuous Improvement Leader drives operational change by combining Lean manufacturing principles with digital solutions to improve performance at the Jefferson City facility. The role ensures compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Working with operations, engineering, quality, materials, and leadership teams, the leader turns data into insights, streamlines processes, and promotes continuous improvement as part of everyday work. The position leads Kaizen events and implements digital tools to increase efficiency and transparency, with the goal of improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost performance. The role offers the opportunity to influence change, introduce new ideas, and develop sustainable improvements in a collaborative environment focused on learning and advancing a more sustainable energy future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, operations, or process improvement environments.
Experience leading Kaizen events, continuous improvement projects, or operational excellence initiatives.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Experience influencing stakeholders and collaborating across multiple functions and organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification.
Experience with ITM or similar operating systems.

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and ITM principles supported by digital technologies.
Partner with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.
Facilitate Kaizen events using tools such as 5S, visual management, daily management, and value stream mapping.
Develop and maintain KPI visibility through Power BI dashboards and performance reviews.
Digitize manual processes using Power Apps and other low-code technologies.
Lead productivity and cost optimization initiatives through data-driven analysis and problem-solving.
Coach teams and leaders in Lean methodologies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
Support ITM assessments, action plans, and implementation of standardized ways of working.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.