Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi Energy

Piteå, Sweden

#JID3-159440

Position summary

he factory manager.

How you'll make an impact

  • Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement strategy, set objectives, action plans, KPIs, and Kaizen funnels.

  • Act as a change agent, implement ITM lean methods (e.g., 6S, Daily Management, Kaizen), and advance ITM maturity.

  • Focus on improving KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.

  • Develop and manage cost-out and productivity projects, leading impactful improvements.

  • Build a continuous improvement culture, train and coach others, and combine technical knowledge with people skills.

Your background

  • Experience of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Lean Six Sigma black belt certification level, 8D, A3, 5W or similar tools and methodologies

  • You hold a university degree or have work experience from a similar area

  • Proven experience from continuous improvement roles or equivalent

  • You enjoy working with variety of detail- and high-level oriented tasks and can work independently as well as in a team

  • As person you have good listening and coaching skills to build trust with your team and different stakeholders

  • Fluent in both English and Swedish, written and spoken.

What we offer

  • Collective agreement

  • Flexible working time

  • Health care and wellness allowance

  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally

  • Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase

  • Various trainings and education supporting employee development

  • Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden

  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave

  • Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

Recruiting Manager Jonas Holmgren, [email protected], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Unionen: Olle Ruzicka, +46 107-38 31 44; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, [email protected]

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