Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hitachi Energy; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Dammam, Eastern Province, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to optimize data flow across SAP and MES, aligning planning, production, and warehouse activities. You will map end-to-end information flows with Value Stream Mapping, translate data into actionable reports, and drive Lean Six Sigma-based improvements with cross-functional teams and factory leadership.

Proficiency in Minitab, Power BI, Excel and Python will enable you to deliver KPI dashboards, cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of 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 English and Arabic (spoken & written).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional CI initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, DMADV, 8D).
• Map end-to-end information flows across ERP and MES systems to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, monitor, and report KPIs to support data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Quality to standardize processes.
• Provide financial justification and business cases for CI projects and capital investments.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication (English & Arabic)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Python

Excel

Job description

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.