Hitachi

Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hitachi

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: North Carolina • United States

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About the role

  • Identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and turn improvements into standard work.
  • Drive continuous improvement using the Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System.
  • Lead Kaizens and structured problem-solving activities with measurable results.
  • Champion a continuous improvement culture across Supply Chain Management.
  • Apply ITM practices such as 5S, Visual Management, Kaizen, and Daily Management.
  • Shape processes, tools, and metrics that enable consistent execution.
  • Partner with the Tools & Methods team to define digital workflows that reduce manual effort.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or operational roles.
  • Hands-on experience leading Kaizens and cross-functional problem solving.
  • Strong familiarity with Lean tools such as value stream mapping and standard work.
  • Solid process and data skills, including KPI analysis and SOP development.
  • A self-directed approach with strong ownership, follow-through, and collaboration skills.
Benefits
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Continuous ImprovementLeanKaizenValue Stream MappingStandard WorkKPI AnalysisSOP Development5SVisual ManagementDaily Management
Soft Skills
OwnershipFollow-throughCollaboration