Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 603 000 - 824 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader in Ludvika, Sweden. This role focuses on driving sustainable changes in Factory Value Chain using lean tools. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a Lean Six Sigma certification, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers excellent career opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within the company

Various trainings and education

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lean expert or certified in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile, or Scrum.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable and transformational change across the extended Factory Value Chain.
• Champion a continuous improvement culture using lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and TPM.
• Manage and facilitate impactful cost-out and productivity improvement projects.

Skills

Strong communication, coaching, and training skills

Lean expert or certified in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives

High-level English proficiency (B2 or above)

Job description

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader to join our team in Components. The business unit within Hitachi Energy located in Ludvika, Sweden has responsibility for the production and sale of Hitachi Energy bushings and tap changers. Our customers are based in all regions in the world and for HVDC components, we are the main supplier.

Opportunity

As Continuous Improvement Leader, you will drive sustainable and transformational change across the extended Factory Value Chain. Your focus will be on advancing the Integrated Transformer Management System (ITM) and Continuous Improvement maturity, with measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost (SQDIC).

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead the Strategy Deployment process and support the Operations Center/Obeya approach.
• Champion a continuous improvement culture using lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Drive KPI optimization across SQDIC and integrate HSE and Quality systems into ITM.
• Manage and facilitate impactful cost-out and productivity improvement projects.
• Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and implementation of ITM tools and methods.

Your Background

• Strong communication, coaching, and training skills.
• Proven experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lean expert or certified in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile, or Scrum.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles.
• High-level English proficiency (B2 or above).

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More About Us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager, Peter Åsmo, [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner, Carina Riström [e-mail]

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.