Continuous Improvement Leader

Hitachi Energy 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 passionate Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader to manage sustainable and transformational changes for Power Grids Automation and Communication Unit located in Vasterås, Sweden. 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 in strengthening the Continuous Improvement Culture in our global business environment.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so apply even though you don’t meet all requirements.
Your responsibilities 
Serve as a change agent within the business where you continually challenge conventional thinking and drive improvement of our quality culture
Develop, drive, and implement local continuous improvement initiatives
Drive the implementation of global initiatives in line with global targets
Be a bridge between the global Continuous Improvement Leader and local team in Sweden
Train local resources in Continuous Improvement tools
Drive local cultural change in line with the global strategy
Follow up the local roadmap of improvement projects

Your background 
You preferably hold a university degree or have work experience from a similar area
You communicate well in English and Swedish, both written and spoken
Experience of Lean Six Sigma, 8D, A3, 5W or similar tools and methodologies
You enjoy working with detail-oriented tasks and can work independently as well as in a team
You have excellent documenting and writing skills
As person you have good listening and coaching skills to build trust with your team and different stakeholders

More about us 
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply by 14th of December. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Union representatives – Klas Koppari, +46 107-38 13 45; Unionen: Kennet Tedenäs, +46 107-38 16 16; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. Övriga frågor ställs till Talent Partner Sofia Lindblom, +46 107-38 46 23. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Sofia Lindblom, sofia.lindblom@hitachienergy.com
Hitachi Energy 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 Energy 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