Production Quality Manager
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The opportunity
Are you ready to lead our production quality department? We are looking for a team player who is driven, structured, and has a results-oriented mindset.
As the Head of Production Quality, you will be responsible for developing the organization and its employees. Our unit, High Voltage Breakers, has a global responsibility for developing, producing, and selling high voltage breakers for today's and tomorrow's energy systems. You will work both locally and globally within Hitachi Energy and with our customers.
"I believe that individuals thrive best in an environment where they have clear goals, trust, and the opportunity to grow! - Recruiting Manager Martin Magnusson"
We are in an expansive phase and are looking for a variety of roles. Whether you meet all the requirements or not, we are interested in exploring how you can contribute to our work in transitioning towards a sustainable future.
How you'll make an impact
- Drive a strong quality culture within High Voltage Breakers as an ambassador and advocate, emphasizing the importance of quality in all aspects.
- Oversee and develop the organization, its employees, and their working methods to meet current and future needs and requirements.
- Ensure that the department achieves set goals, both department-specific and for the production organization as a whole, and make the goals known to all employees within the department.
- Responsible for quality in incoming materials, during production, and delivery inspections.
- Use data and statistics to prioritize and drive improvements.
- Improve quality processes, strengthen collaboration between departments, and optimize QA/QC activities.
Your background
- Experience from a leadership role, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
- Holds a university or college engineering degree or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to lead. You are humble and good at influencing and inspiring others.
- Knowledgeable in change management and capable of working both operationally and tactically towards strategic goals.
- Strong analytical skills and good ability to prioritize and make decisions. Familiarity with quality, LEAN and continuous improvement frameworks, such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, A3, 5Why.
- Knowledge in Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Good communication skills in Swedish and English, both 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
Don't hesitate - apply today and let us learn more about you and the unique contributions you can bring to our team!
More information: Recruiting Manager Martin Magnusson, martin.magnusson@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Michael Blomberg, michael.blomberg@hitachienergy.com.
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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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