Data-Driven CI Architect — Lean + VSM Expert

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

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