Factory Continuous Improvement CI Specialist

The opportunity

Manufacturing Quality Improvement work includes Creating and implementing quality management programs focused on continuous improvement of manufacturing-related business systems from the customers’ point of view. Identifying and monitoring customer and employee feedback loops regarding the effectiveness of manufacturing-related business systems and processes. Encouraging broad-based employee engagement to gather information and implement changes at every level in the organization An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency: Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

How Youll Make An Impact

• Partners with Factory leadership team in developing ITM initiatives through operationalizing the Strategy Deployment process and facilitates ITM development of its breakthrough objectives, action plans, TTIs (targets to improve) KPI’s (Bowlers) and leads in development of Kaizen funnel to support the overall deployment.
• Prioritizing HSE & Quality culture towards achieving Customer Satisfaction through lean and ITM deployment.
• Leads systematic implementation of lean tools in factories to drive core metrics on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost, Ensure sustainability of lean deployment.
• Analyzing SQDIC KPIs to seek continuous improvement potential and work with the team to deliver these improvements via ITM and process improvements.
• Change agent and champion of a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination across the organization using Lean (ITM) methods, processes and tools, such as 5S, Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM and a host of other lean methodologies.
• Lead all activities in the organization to implement the Lean (ITM) system and drive improved maturity assessment process to advance the organization through its Lean (ITM) phases of deployment.
• Coordinate the development of Cost-out and productivity projects across the business to achieve targets. Facilitate and train team members in utilization of RELEX reporting of Improvement projects.
• Contribute to the development of Lean (ITM) topics in the Hub/BU and sharing of best practices.
• Build continuous improvement capability through training (contribute in developing training materials) and implementation of Lean (ITM) tools and methods.
• Facilitate, teach, coach the organization & kaizen teams (ITM tools) from preparation, execution and sustainment to bring superior changes and improvement to operations.
• You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.
  
  

Your background

• University degree: Bachelor in Engr. (Mech/Industrial/Electrical)
• 06~08 Years of experience preferably from transformers, automotive, industrial equipment or hi-tech parts manufacturing environment.
• Proven record in facilitating, leading of kaizens and major improvement projects.
• Strong “kaizen at gemba” experience.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required
  
  

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.

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