Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Manager
Hitachi
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Alamo • North Carolina • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Lead Strategy Deployment and connect breakthrough objectives to daily execution.
- Facilitate KPI (Bowler) development, action plans, and Kaizen roadmaps.
- Advance ITM System maturity across all phases of deployment.
- Champion Lean tools such as 5S, DMS, LSW, VSM, and Kaizen.
- Drive cost‑out, productivity, and process improvement initiatives.
- Guide cross‑functional teams to improve performance and eliminate waste.
- Strengthen daily management and operational routines across the factory.
- Train and coach employees to build Lean capability and organizational maturity.
- Support root‑cause problem solving and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Monitor and report progress using RELEX or similar improvement tracking systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business
- 10+ years in Lean operating systems and continuous improvement
- Experience in manufacturing and transactional process improvement
- Demonstrated success implementing major Lean systems (Toyota, Danaher, Honeywell, etc.)
- Lean/Six Sigma certification (Lean Expert, Lean Master, Black Belt) preferred
- Proven track record of delivering breakthrough, measurable results.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
- Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays
- Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
- Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Lean tools5SDMSLSWVSMKaizenKPI developmentprocess improvementroot-cause problem solvingcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcross-functional team guidanceorganizational maturitycommunicationperformance improvementtrainingstrategic deploymentaction planningwaste elimination
Certifications
Lean ExpertLean MasterBlack Belt