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Continous Improvement Lead

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Continous Improvement Lead

Chennai, India

About the Company:

The Hitachi Energy India Operations Center (INOPC) houses over 3,000 energy transition technologists in three locations from grid automation, transformers, high voltage products, grid integration and service businesses. Spread over 3,00,000 sq feet, with nearly 50,000 sq feet of dedicated lab space, the center brings under one roof diverse engineering capability that has been built over the years, fostering collaboration to advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure. INOPC supports Hitachi Energy units across 40+ countries to deliver projects in 80+ countries.

We are technology leaders at the forefront of evolving the world's future energy system. The rising energy consumption with changing lifestyles and rapid urbanization, is driving the need for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. Our innovative technologies help to make the energy system more resilient, secure and safe.

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Electricity will be the backbone of the carbon-neutral future and together, with customers and partners, we are co-creating solutions that are helping to accelerate the energy transition. Customers count on our technologies to help them to integrate huge volumes of renewable energy into the world's grids and manage increasing levels of complexity; and our technologies are also instrumental to the electrification of transportation, industry and smart life sectors. The center equally focuses on catering to grow complexity in domestic and international grids and is a key lever for Hitachi Energy's growth globally.

Identify the improvement opportunities with respect to the current Business needs and future Growth plans. Review and finalize plan for each year in coordination with BU Operations.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Work closely with the hub operations and CIL team, Train and Facilitate Improvement Projects through Kaizens - key team members 100% trained
  • Create Kaizen Funnel and Kaizen schedule and implement the plan as per schedule - review monthly with BU operations
  • Ensure that all project managers of CIPs' measure and track the improvements and report the same in the RELEX - monthly before target date for all CIPs.
  • Provide necessary training on Lean Tools as needed and develop Subject Matter Expert (SME's) for key lean Tools - as per plan
  • Understand the current Continuous Improvement methodology LOM / Lean Deployment model
  • Create Training and Development Plan and Provide necessary Training on the Lean Tools to the key Leaders and Management team as needed
  • Understand Technical specification and help with Process finalization based on data validation
  • Managing expectation of LPGs/Customers across diverse geographies & cultures.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your Background:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical /Mechanical/ any) .
  • with Min Experience of 5 years in continuous improvement projects
  • Should be certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt
  • Knowledge on Statistical data analysis and Proficient in understanding lean concepts, Continuous improvement and Prior relevant Industry experience.
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Stakeholder Management through continuous interaction with Business Leaders and Partners across the globe.
  • Experience in SAP / MRP and Power BI
  • Experience in Projects related to Cost avoidance and process time reduction

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-135092
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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