OU Quality and CI Manager

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The opportunity

The OU Quality and CI Manager at Hitachi Ltd. will be responsible for leading and driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring the highest standards of quality across a designated Operational Unit (OU). This role focuses on optimizing processes reducing defects and fostering a culture of excellence.

How youll make an impact

• Develop implement and maintain a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) tailored to the OUs specific operations in alignment with global Hitachi quality standards.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen to enhance operational efficiency reduce waste and improve product/service quality.
• Conduct regular quality audits root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality deviations and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality and continuous improvement reporting on progress and identifying areas for further development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production engineering supply chain and customer service to embed quality principles and CI practices throughout the OU.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence through training coaching and mentoring of OU personnel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards regulatory requirements and internal Hitachi policies.
• Manage and develop a team of quality and CI specialists providing guidance support and performance evaluations.
• Prepare and present reports on quality performance CI project status and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• You will be ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelors degree in engineering Quality Management or a related technical field. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in quality management and continuous improvement roles.
• Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt certification preferred) Kaizen and other continuous improvement methodologies and strong understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO 9001).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver complex improvement projects with measurable results and excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in quality assurance tools and statistical analysis and ability to travel occasionally as required.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.