Hub CI Specialist

Career opportunities in Europe

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader dedicated to advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We deliver on this purpose through the expertise, collaboration, and innovation of our people around the world.

With operations in 90 countries and around 50,000 employees, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people can thrive, feel empowered, and contribute their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a HUB Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our location in Ludvika, Vesteras, and Stockholm Sweden. In this role, you will lead and drive sustainable, transformational change across multiple European HUB product lines and factories. You will focus on process improvement, ITM (Integrated Transformer Management) system maturity, and measurable improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs). You will act as a trusted business partner to HUB leadership team members and Factory Managers.

• Partner with cross-functional leadership teams to develop and operationalize the Hoshin Kanri process, including breakthrough objectives, action plans, KPIs, and Kaizen plans that support organizational priorities.
• Lead the operationalization of the Strategy Deployment process, ensuring effective Leader Standard Work and a connected Lean daily management system.
• Act as a change agent and champion in a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination across the organization, using ITM Lean methods, processes, and tools such as 6S, Daily Management, LSW, VSM, TPM, and Kaizen.
• Drive KPI optimization across the factories and functional organizations you support. Lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams at all levels to strengthen the use of ITM tools and improve productivity.
• Build continuous improvement capability through training and implementation of ITM and digitalization tools. Serve as a subject matter expert on the ITM system, coaching others and building organizational maturity, employee engagement, accountability, and KPI improvements.
• Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field, combined with at least five years of experience in Lean operating or management systems, continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, and/or process improvement.
• Experience implementing operating systems such as the Toyota Production System, Danaher Business System, Honeywell Operating System, or similar methodologies.
• A proven track record of delivering breakthrough results with measurable business impact.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset, with strong communication skills and the ability to foster teamwork across functions and locations.
• Ability to challenge conventional thinking, improve existing methodologies, and lead teams through influence without direct authority.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead remote teams across different geographic locations.
• Lean or Lean Six Sigma Certification, such as Lean Leader, Black Belt, or equivalent.
• Flexibility to travel 30-50% abroad in Europe.

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally
• Mentoring support throughout your onboarding phase
• Training and education opportunities to support your professional development
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with more than 70 nationalities represented in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Access to an employee benefits portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• Additional benefits may apply depending on the role and location