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Regional Continuous Improvement Leader

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Regional Continuous Improvement Leader

Estoril, Portugal

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Regional Continuous Improvement Leader to join our international team for our Grid Automation Business Unit, across the UK and Europe. Driving sustainable and transformational change in a wide variety of identified business areas. Making a direct impact to our operational efficiency and delivering associated cost savings across all our business operations across Hub Europe Grid Automation.

Ideally, you'll have a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma strategies and principles. Plus, experience of conducting cycles of learning & running projects utilizing Six Sigma methodology. As you champion change, you'll have a clear understanding of success factors, market requirements, threats and opportunities and you'll be able to encourage, guide and support internal stakeholders at all levels - so that their understanding and appreciation of the benefits are realized on a personal level as they engage wholeheartedly on the continuous improvement journey with you. Ours is a people business where hearts and minds are convinced and changed through close collaboration.

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You'll combine technical knowledge in Lean and Six Sigma with people and organizational skills to deliver data driven operational improvements within a defined time frame - so you'll be superb communicator able to deliver a compelling, positive message to your internal audience as well as a coach and project manager and importantly a trusted subject matter expert.

As our Regional Continuous Improvement leader, you will pioneer transformation and operational excellence and make a valuable contribution to our business, which is an excellent platform to accelerate your career. Your future starts today!

Your responsibilities

  • Serving as a change agent within the designated geography as well as within the Global PG Division Continuous Improvement function
  • Continually challenging conventional thinking and drives accountability for operational results for all locations and organizational structures in-scope including lead time, inventory, cost etc.
  • Teaching Continuous Improvement thinking & the potential to undertake DMAIC projects.
  • Coaching & mentoring Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence and Quality Leaders across the geography .
  • Responsible for ensuring that the Leading Operating Model (Lighthouse Framework) deployment across various sites and functions within the geography in line with agreed targets and plans.
  • Supported delivery of key projects across the Hub as a L6S coach and mentor
  • Delivery of the CI HUB Europe strategy and accountable for achieving strategic targets and milestones.

Your background

  • Experience in areas such as manufacturing, engineering, materials management, quality, and process improvements.
  • Track record of delivering breakthrough results impacting the bottom line
  • Developing strategy and translating into actionable plans & driving sustainable change through influence
  • Experience of being a Change Agent challenging conventional thinking, approach and methodology and driving improvements
  • Leading teams through influence without authority Experience working with and developing a Lean Production System (or similar)
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing or Six Sigma strategies and principles
  • Conducting cycles of learning & kaizen events. Clear understanding of success factors, market requirements, threats and opportunities of supported business and markets
  • Able to efficiently multi-task initiatives such as trainings, lead kaizen events , follow up activities, reports etc.
  • Effective communicator at all levels of the organization including senior leaders.
  • Project Management skills - Meets deadlines, follows up and escalates late actions, closes gaps before issues escalate.
  • Providing weekly progress updates to leadership groups
  • Able to develop training plans and ensure 100% sustainment of all items.
  • Solution focus with exceptional problem-solving skills

Hitachi Energy are pioneers in sustainable energy solutions at a time when it matters most. We place people at the heart of our success so that together we achieve.

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Client-provided location(s): 2770 Paço de Arcos, Portugal; 4455 Perafita, Portugal
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-143257
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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