Continuous Improvement Leader

The opportunity
We are looking for a collaborative and driven Continuous Improvement Leader (CIL) to drive sustainable and transformational changes for Capacitors & Surge Arresters located in Ludvika, 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 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. You will be reporting directly to the General Manager of the Factory but will also be speaking partner within your area with global CIL function.
Are you looking to join a rapidly growing team where you can make a real impact? Capacitor & Surge Arrester Factory offers enormous possibilities for you to become a key player and drive meaningful change. Our people are our most important asset, and together, we can achieve the impossible. – Daniel Sjöberg, General Manager, Capacitors & Surge Arresters
How you’ll make an impact
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
Responsible to follow up the local roadmap of improvement projects

Your background 
Experience of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Lean Six Sigma, 8D, A3, 5W or similar tools and methodologies
You preferably hold a university degree or have work experience from a similar area
Fluency in English and high level of Swedish is required
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

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
We are looking for a variety of people with the right mindset to join our team so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with.
Welcome to apply. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline.
Recruiting manager Daniel Sjöberg, Daniel.sjoberg@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 (10) 7384619; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Johanna Laiv, johanna.laiv@hitachienergy.com