Continuous Improvement Lead

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
We are looking for a collaborative and driven Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead to drive sustainable and transformational changes for Network Control Operating Unit. You will have the opportunity to combine technical and operational business knowledge and apply methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma to deliver data driven operational improvements. You will be a key person strengthening the Continuous Improvement Culture in our global business environment. You will serve as a change agent within the business Quality and Continuous Improvement function, where you continually challenge conventional thinking and drive improvement of the document management and quality culture.
Your responsibilities
Identify, support and implement key CI initiatives across various value streams
Responsible of developing, driving and executing the Continuous Improvement (CI) Framework across various sites within the geography in line with agreed targets and plans
Work effectively together with colleagues to standardize processes, develop best practices and implementation. Be an inspiring leader and knowledge expert in improvements
Understand the organization’s vision, objectives and improvement needs and suggest projects and improvement actions that support the objectives
Provide organization-wide visibility of the current portfolio of continuous improvement efforts; track via metrics/KPIs progress and value from these efforts in order to help decision makers allocate resources and recognize success
Provide training, coaching and facilitation support to individuals and teams so that they are better equipped to drive their improvement efforts for themselves
Drive cultural transformation within the scope of responsibility, with a hands-on approach, continually challenge conventional thinking
Understand and promote behavioral change to continuously improve business performance
Collaborate with key stakeholders across value streams and within various locations to achieve buy-in and sustainable execution

Your background
We highly value your personality and see that you have a positive and pro-active mindset and are a team player but equally comfortable working alone with different tasks
Knowledge of ISO standard 9001, knowledge in 14001, 45001 is an advantage
You enjoy working with developing, motivating and coaching others
Leadership experience it is a plus
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and preferably you hold a Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
The role requires you to be a good communicator as well as structured and analytical
English is a must, Swedish and other language skills are a plus

More about us
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with, so don’t hesitate to apply. Maybe you are the one we are looking for to join our team.
Welcome to apply by 20th of May 2021! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting manager Marie Eriksson, +46 107-38 68 64, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Lennart Molin, +46 107- 38 61 91 or Jan Eriksson, +46 107-38 61 94; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 47; Unionen: Karin Boholm, +46 107-38 65 85. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Renée Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com