Factory CI Lead

The Opportunity:

Manufacturing Quality Improvement work includes: Creating and implementing quality management programs focused on continuous improvement of manufacturing-related business systems from the customers' point of view. Identifying and monitoring customer and employee feedback loops regarding the effectiveness of manufacturing-related business systems and processes. Encouraging broad-based employee engagement to gather information and implement changes at every level in the organization Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

• Partners with Factory leadership team in developing ITM initiatives through operationalizing the Strategy Deployment process and facilitates ITM development of its breakthrough objectives, action plans, TTIs (targets to improve) KPI's (Bowlers) and leads in development of Kaizen funnel to support the overall deployment.
• Prioritizing HSE & Quality culture towards achieving Customer Satisfaction through lean and ITM deployment.
• Leads systematic implementation of lean tools in factories to drive core metrics on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost, Ensure sustainability of lean deployment.
• Analyzing SQDIC KPIs to seek continuous improvement potential and work with the team to deliver these improvements via ITM and process improvements.
• Change agent and champion of a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination across the organization using Lean (ITM) methods, processes and tools, such as 5S, Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM and a host of other lean methodologies.
• Lead all activities in the organization to implement the Lean (ITM) system and drive improved maturity assessment process to advance the organization through its Lean (ITM) phases of deployment.
• Coordinate the development of Cost-out and productivity projects across the business to achieve targets. Facilitate and train team members in utilization of RELEX reporting of Improvement projects.
• Contribute to the development of Lean (ITM) topics in the Hub/BU and sharing of best practices.
• Facilitate, teach, coach the organization & kaizen teams (ITM tools) from preparation, execution and sustainment to bring superior changes and improvement to operations.
• 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.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor in Engr. (Mech/Industrial/Electrical)
• 10~12 Years of experience preferably from transformers, automotive, industrial equipment or hi-tech parts manufacturing environment.
• Proven record in facilitating, leading of kaizens and major improvement projects.
• Strong "kaizen at gemba" experience.
• Fully competent in operations, lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Std Work, Strategy deployment, Material Processes, 5S/Waste Observation, Daily Mgt, SMED, TPM, etc.
• Certified lean practitioners with strong track record of leading, training, coaching of lean tools.
• Disciplined, systematic and with passion for lean. High personal integrity, strong "results oriented, people centered, "do what it takes, never give up" mindset.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required