Continuous Improvement Specialist - (HE)Office_Ludvika Lyviksvagen 12

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0049069

Date Posted:

2024-06-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

High Voltage Products is a leading player in the development, manufacturing, and sales of high-voltage products for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy. Our manufacturing units include surge arresters, circuit breakers, capacitors, measurement transformers, and other related equipment. We also offer services that ensure product performance and extend their lifespan.

We seek a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist to lead transformative changes within our High Voltage Product Business unit. Your responsibilities include identifying and implementing key CI initiatives across various value streams, leveraging methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. Collaboration with different organizational levels will be essential to foster a global Continuous Improvement Culture.

“Join our global team and shape your career. Opportunities for growth, cross-country collaboration, and a chance to pioneer a new role await!” – Hiring Manager Erick Camahuali

Your responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement Deployment via L6S within SU.
• Implementation of CI projects along the value chain and concepts.
• Strategic Activity Project Lead including Soft Savings / Cost Savings.
• Performance Transparency & Improvement by standardizing processes and develop best practices.
• Capability Building Provide CI training, coaching and facilitation support to individuals
• Change Management: Drive cultural transformation within the scope of responsibility,

Your background

• You have at least 2 years of work experience, preferably with at least 1 year working with improvement projects in service, manufacturing, supply chain management or similar.
• Passionate about process improvement and driving sustainable change.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of senior managers and subject matter experts.
• As a person you are well organized and structured.
• Since we are a global company fluency in oral and written English is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt), 8D, RCA, VSM Mapping and conducting cycles of learning is considered a plus.  

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 the onboarding 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

Ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome with your application by 18 august 2024! Throughout the summer, we will have limited capacity to review applications and respond to inquiries.

Hiring manager Erick Camahuali erick.camahuali@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Philip Bengtsson, +46 107 38 25 17; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387048; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107 38 46 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filippa Bengtsson, filippa.bengtsson@hitachienergy.com