Continuous Improvement Specialist

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. Reporting This position reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager Location This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Division in Senatobia, MS area. Work Model Onsite Role and Responsibilities Supports the deployment of strategy and objectives for continuous improvement at a local organizational level. Escalates to relevant stakeholders, as necessary, to remove roadblocks that prevent the successful implementation and adoption of continuous improvement initiatives at local level and helps facilitate cases of conflicting priorities in collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Facilitates significant improvements with respect to safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and/or cost targets, meeting customer and stakeholder commitments in collaboration with local leadership. Provides training support by developing and maintaining training modules and toolkits aligned with business needs in collaboration with management at local level. Tracks programs, initiatives, projects, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate progress and value, enabling decision‑makers to allocate resources and recognize success. Drives/supports systematic benchmarking of external processes and techniques, incorporating relevant learnings into local ABB practices. Qualifications for the Role Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience in continuous improvement/quality. Material Logistics: Knowledge in managing internal and external logistics, including Kanban systems, material picking, and coordination with suppliers. Production Logistics: Experience in line balancing, waste elimination, standard work, and creating work instructions. Quality Process Reengineering: Implementation of Quality Gates, improving First Pass Yield, reducing PPMs, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters — because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. What’s in it for You? We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take inspires others and drives lasting change. Equal Employment Opportunity ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this EEO rights document . As an equal employment and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST, Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. Benefit Summary for Eligible U.S. Employees [Excludes ABB E‑mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more. Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan called the Copay Plan, or a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus. Vision benefit. Company paid life insurance (2X base pay). Company paid AD&D (1X base pay). Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums. Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – company paid. Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – company paid; ability to “buy‑up” to 66 ⅔% of pay. Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance). Parental leave – up to 6 weeks. Employee Assistance Program. Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption. Employee discount program. Retirement 401(k) savings plan with company contributions. Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP). Time Off ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy. More About Us ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low‑voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy‑efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy‑to‑use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That’s why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr