Job Detail

We are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Leader to drive sustainable and transformational changes for Automation and Communication Product Group covering Global Operations of 7 product factories and delivery centers. You will be tasked with identifying, leading and implementing key CI initiatives across various value streams. You are expected to combine technical and operational business knowledge and apply methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma to deliver data driven operational improvements. This role will require you to work with different levels in the organization in order to strengthen the Continuous Improvement Culture in a global business environment.

Your responsibilities

• Deploy and execute the Global Product Group Automation & Communication strategy by identifying and managing continuous improvement initiatives pipeline


• Continually challenges conventional thinking and drives accountability for operational results for all locations and organizational structures in-scope including lead time, inventory, cost etc.


• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in a network of Continuous Improvement specialists to further develop knowledge and capabilities relevant to the GPG strategy, also mentor and coach business leaders and stakeholders to implement a Continuous Improvement Framework


• Responsible for the deployment of the CI Framework across various sites within the geography in line with agreed targets and plans


• Understand the organization’s vision, objectives and improvement needs and suggest projects and improvement actions that support these objectives; along with identification of resources (internal or external) to deliver business results


• 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, with special focus on operational cost reduction and competitiveness


• 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.


• Understand and promote behavioral change to continuously improve business performance

Your background

• Track record of delivering continuous improvement projects impacting business results


• Developed Continuous Improvement plans into actionable initiatives & driving sustainable change


• Experience of being a Change Agent challenging conventional thinking, approach and methodology and driving improvements


• Having led teams across organizational boundaries


• Hands on knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and conducting cycles of learning & kaizen events


• Proven data and analytics skills


• Strong influencing and communication competency


• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of senior managers and subject matter experts

More about us

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 centres. 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

Publication date

2020-10-07

Reference Number

CH50399305_E1