Continuous Improvement Manager 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy in Switzerland is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence on the shop floor. You will partner with factory and operations leaders to identify opportunities, remove bottlenecks, and implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives across the value chain.

You will coach teams, lead transformational projects, and shape a culture of continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations, with hands-on Gemba engagement and regular travel.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence in manufacturing; factory experience mandatory.
• Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred in Lean Six Sigma.
• Proven experience leading Kaizen events and Gemba activities.
• Strong communication, training, and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Act as trusted Continuous Improvement advisor for Factory and Operations leadership; drive data-driven analyses and optimization initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks across the value chain, remove constraints, and improve flow.
• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence with regular Gemba activities and coaching.
• Lead Kaizen events and Rapid Improvement Workshops to deliver fast, sustainable results.
• Coach employees in Lean Six Sigma methods and support certification programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to map and redesign end-to-end processes.
• Lead deployment of Lean principles, standardisation, and benchmarking across sites.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure sustainable implementation of improvements.

Kenntnisse

Lean Six Sigma

Gemba walks

Kaizen events

Process mapping

Value stream analysis

Root cause analysis

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Facilitation

Training & coaching

English proficiency

Willing to travel

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Operations Management

Operations Management degree

Jobbeschreibung

The opportunity

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and creating measurable impact on the shop floor? As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will partner with factory and operations leaders to identify improvement opportunities, remove bottlenecks, and implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives across the value chain. This is a highly visible role where you will coach teams, lead transformational projects, and help shape a culture of continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and creating measurable impact on the shop floor? As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will partner with factory and operations leaders to identify improvement opportunities, remove bottlenecks, and implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives across the value chain. This is a highly visible role where you will coach teams, lead transformational projects, and help shape a culture of continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Act as a trusted Continuous Improvement advisor and sparring partner for Factory Managers, Operations Managers, and leadership teams, driving data-driven analyses, optimization initiatives, and operational excellence programs
• Work across the entire value chain to identify bottlenecks, remove constraints, improve flow, and maximize overall business performance
• Maintain a strong shop-floor presence through regular Gemba activities, working side-by-side with operators, supervisors, and managers to identify opportunities, solve problems, and sustain improvements where value is created
• Drive and promote Kaizen Events and Rapid Improvement Workshops to accelerate problem-solving, eliminate waste, and deliver fast, sustainable results
• Train, coach, and mentor employees and leaders in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, supporting certification programs and building continuous improvement capabilities throughout the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to map, analyze, redesign, and optimise end-to-end business processes
• Lead the deployment of Lean principles, standardisation, best practices, and benchmarking activities across manufacturing sites
• Monitor, track, and communicate improvement program results through KPIs, ensuring sustainable implementation and measurable business impact
• Travel regularly to support factories, conduct workshops, coach teams, and drive improvement initiatives across the organization (minimum 20% travel required)

Your background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Process Engineering, with proven hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment. Factory experience is mandatory
• Strong understanding and practical application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred)
• Proven experience leading Kaizen Events, Gemba activities, process mapping, value stream analysis, root cause analysis, and change management initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to identify bottlenecks, remove constraints, and improve end-to-end value stream performance
• Strong communication, facilitation, training, and presentation skills, with experience delivering workshops and Lean Six Sigma certification programs
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making skills
• Self‑driven, hands‑on, and comfortable working on the shop floor alongside production teams to deliver sustainable improvements
• Willingness to travel regularly to support factories and improvement initiatives across the region (minimum 20% travel required)
• Fluent in English; German or Swedish is considered an advantage

More About Us

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Publication date : 2026-08-28