Production Development Manager to HVDC

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We are now looking for a people-oriented and driven leader who wants to take on a key role in the HVDC production development team. Your focus will be to lead the production development team to reach targets and challenge processes through continuous improvement. Be a part of our journey for a more sustainable future, for today’s generation and those to come!
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t fulfil all requirements.
Your responsibilities
As a Production Development Manager, your main mission is to coach and lead a team of 10 individuals, a driven group that all to strive for continuous improvements in HVDC
Take part in the strategic development of the factory and ensure that the strategy is communicated, aligned, and implemented in your team.
Support and motivate your team members in their career development as well as daily challenges.
Have high focus on safety, quality, availability, productivity, and work environment aspects.
In close collaboration with your colleagues, you will improve manufacturing flow and working methods, as well as machine optimization and production equipment
The role is both operational and strategic with many contact areas on several levels in the organization.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
As a leader you are inspirational, a good listener, have open communication and support your team to translate the company vision into meaningful work.
Your analytical skills enable you to define and prioritize the most important tasks for the factory and department.
As a person you are innovative, have a strong will to improve and ability to think outside the box.
You enjoy leading people as well as projects and handles changes with energy and engagement.
You hold a university degree in engineering and are experienced in project management.
You wish to grow in a leadership role. If you have experience of previous leadership roles or Lean Production, it is a merit.
As you will be part of a company that operates on a global arena, fluent in English is required. Swedish is preferable for collaboration with local stakeholders.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before March 31. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Jens Möllberg, +46107383378 or jens.mollberg@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Alexandra Lind, alexandra.lind@hitachienergy.com
HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids that develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems to customers worldwide. HVDC technology is used to transmit electrical energy over long distances with minimal losses. HVDC is also used to connect different power systems.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com