Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hitachi; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Dammam invites a Continuous Improvement Specialist to optimize data flows across SAP and MES, aligning planning, production and warehouse activities.

You will map end-to-end information flows using VSM to reveal delays, bottlenecks, and data inconsistencies from sales through delivery. You will transform raw data into meaningful reports, drive quick fixes and long-term improvements, and partner with cross-functional teams and factory leadership to standardize performance

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing operations, Supply Chain analytics, Operations planning, or industrial performance roles.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement or operations excellence environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, Kaizen).
• Demonstrate strong expertise in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) by leading cross-functional workshops to map and analyze end-to-end information flow across ERP and MES systems.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written in English & Arabic language is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify inefficiencies and drive actionable insights to improve KPI performance across The Value Chain.
• Develop, monitor, and report KPIs to support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and standardize processes.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, DMADV, 8D).
• Analyze operational processes and information flow within ERP/MES to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide leadership with clear insights and financial justification to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

8D problem solving

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Python

Power BI

Minitab

Advanced Excel

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Python

Job description

Location: Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Job ID: R0123315

Date Posted: 2026-08-31

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be at the center of improving how data flows across SAP and MES systems, ensuring that planning, production, and warehouse activities are aligned and executed without disruption. A key part of this opportunity lies in mapping and analyzing end-to-end information flows using Value Stream Mapping (VSM), enabling you to visualize where delays, bottlenecks, or data inconsistencies occur—from sales order creation through to final delivery. You will work closely with the Manufacturing Analyst to transform raw data into meaningful insights, customized reports, and actionable improvements, while identifying and resolving root causes of unstable information flow. The role offers the chance to deliver both quick operational fixes and long-term process enhancements, with strong exposure to cross-functional teams and factory leadership. This positions you to influence decisions, standardize performance measurement, and drive a culture of continuous improvement—making a tangible impact on efficiency, cost, and service level performance.

How you’ll make an impact

You will play a critical role in transforming operations into a data-driven, continuously improving environment by identifying inefficiencies, driving actionable insights, and ensuring sustainable performance improvements across the entire value chain. Your impact will be visible through stronger KPI performance, optimized processes, and enhanced cross-functional alignment.

• Improve operational visibility through reliable, end-to-end KPI tracking.
• Enable faster and more accurate decision-making using structured data insights.
• Reduce inefficiencies, delays, and bottlenecks across the value chain.
• Strengthening alignment between Planning, Production, and Warehouse functions.
• Deliver measurable improvements in cost, service level, and operational efficiency.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement through structured problem-solving approaches.
• Ensure sustainability of improvements through standardization and performance governance.
• Provide leadership with clear insights and financial justification to support strategic decisions.
• Analyze operational processes and information flow within ERP systems to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, monitor, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decision-making.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing Analyst to identify bottlenecks through data visualization and analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies such as DMAIC, DMADV, 8D.
• Drive process optimization, waste reduction, and cost improvement initiatives across operations.
• Support the execution of CI strategic plans and ensure alignment with business objectives and MTS project direction.
• Utilize analytical tools such as Minitab, Advanced Excel, Power BI, and Python to generate insights and sustain improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality) to implement improvements and standardize processes.
• Ensure regular tracking and reporting of CI performance metrics and project outcome.
• Monitoring end-to-end factory Key performance Indicators across Production, Planning, and Warehouse operations with a clear A-to-Z lens.
• Supporting cross-functional alignment and execution by communicating findings and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed.
• Developing business cases and financial justifications to support CI projects and capital investment decisions.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing operations, Supply Chain analytics, Operations planning, or industrial performance roles.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement or operations excellence environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, Kaizen).
• Demonstrate strong expertise in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) by leading cross-functional.
• workshops to map and analyze end-to-end information flow across ERP and MES systems.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written in English & Arabic language is required.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.