Location:Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0110661Date Posted:2025-10-28Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityWe are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for our Jefferson City, MO Factory. In this role, you will lead transformational change across the factory value chain, driving process improvements, advancing Lean maturity, and delivering measurable results in key performance indicators (KPIs). You’ll partner closely with the Factory Manager and leadership team to embed the ITM System—a global Lean management framework—into daily operations, ensuring continuous improvement becomes part of our DNA. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on efficiency, sustainability, and organizational excellence while contributing to a purpose-driven mission that empowers societies to thrive.  How You’ll Make an Impact<ul><li>Lead the implementation and maturity development of the ITM System across the factory.</li><li>Facilitate strategy deployment, breakthrough objectives, and Kaizen plans.</li><li>Champion a culture of continuous improvement and waste elimination using Lean tools like 5S and Value Stream Mapping.</li><li>Drive KPI optimization and productivity improvements across all functions.</li><li>Develop cost-out and productivity projects to achieve business targets.</li><li>Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and engagement.</li><li>Partner with leadership teams to influence transformational changes.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.</li><li>10+ years of experience in Lean operating systems and continuous improvement, including manufacturing and transactional processes.</li><li>Proven success implementing major Lean systems (Toyota, Danaher, Honeywell, etc.).</li><li>Lean/Six Sigma certifications (Lean Master, Lean Expert, Black Belt) preferred.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to deliver breakthrough results and influence change.</li></ul>More About Us<ul><li>We are on a mission to enable a sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future.</li><li>We invest in our people and global footprint, offering opportunities for growth and development.</li><li>Join a team that values innovation, integrity, and safety at every level.</li></ul></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Location:Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0110661Date Posted:2025-10-28Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityWe are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for our Jefferson City, MO Factory. In this role, you will lead transformational change across the factory value chain, driving process improvements, advancing Lean maturity, and delivering measurable results in key performance indicators (KPIs). You’ll partner closely with the Factory Manager and leadership team to embed the ITM System—a global Lean management framework—into daily operations, ensuring continuous improvement becomes part of our DNA. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on efficiency, sustainability, and organizational excellence while contributing to a purpose-driven mission that empowers societies to thrive. &nbsp;How You’ll Make an Impact<ul><li>Lead the implementation and maturity development of the ITM System across the factory.</li><li>Facilitate strategy deployment, breakthrough objectives, and Kaizen plans.</li><li>Champion a culture of continuous improvement and waste elimination using Lean tools like 5S and Value Stream Mapping.</li><li>Drive KPI optimization and productivity improvements across all functions.</li><li>Develop cost-out and productivity projects to achieve business targets.</li><li>Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and engagement.</li><li>Partner with leadership teams to influence transformational changes.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.</li><li>10+ years of experience in Lean operating systems and continuous improvement, including manufacturing and transactional processes.</li><li>Proven success implementing major Lean systems (Toyota, Danaher, Honeywell, etc.).</li><li>Lean/Six Sigma certifications (Lean Master, Lean Expert, Black Belt) preferred.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to deliver breakthrough results and influence change.</li></ul>More About Us<ul><li>We are on a mission to enable a sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future.</li><li>We invest in our people and global footprint, offering opportunities for growth and development.</li><li>Join a team that values innovation, integrity, and safety at every level.</li></ul></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. &nbsp;Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

Continuous Improvement Manager

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