Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hitachi • Mount Pleasant, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about driving change and unlocking potential through innovation? At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for a Continuous Improvement Champion to energize our Mt. Pleasant, PA facility with fresh ideas and impactful strategies. This is your chance to be part of a global team that's shaping the future of energy through operational excellence and a commitment to sustainability. In this role, you'll be at the heart of transformation—empowering teams, streamlining processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals, leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to deliver measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love solving problems, and enjoy mentoring others, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• 2+ years in operations or production leadership or BS in Industrial Engineering
• Experience working in international teams and managing change
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience is a plus
• Creative problem-solver with a solution-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Champion Lean Six Sigma strategies across the site
• Facilitate improvement projects that enhance operational performance
• Mentor and coach teams to build CI capabilities
• Collaborate with leaders to align CI initiatives with business goals
• Track and report progress using KPIs and metrics
• Promote best practice sharing across teams and locations
• Lead change management efforts with a hands-on approach
• Support training programs to build a strong CI community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees