ITMContinuous Improvement Manager APMEA

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Hitachi Energy is currently looking for an ITM/Continuous Improvement Manager APMEA. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy delivering social environmental and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The businesss comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers traction transformers insulation and components digital sensors and transformer services. The Companys transformers have been deployed across power generation transmission and distribution to metals and mining oil and gas commercial and infrastructure projects and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert Ecosystem the next level in transformer digitalization further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic fastpaced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement:

Integrated Transformer Management (ITM) System Leader for the APMEA Hub (AsiaPacific Middle East and Africa).The ITM system is the global Transformers business unit Lean management system defining how we operate as an organization and how we run the business. You will be responsible for leading and driving sustainable and transformational change across multiple APMEA Hub Factories and functional teams focused on process improvement ITM system maturity and demonstrated improvement in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You will lead a team of ITM/CI Specialists and be a business partner to Factory Managers and Hub Leadership team members.

Your responsibilities

• Partner with the crossfunctional leadership team to develop and operationalize the Strategy Deployment process. Facilitate the creation of breakthrough objectives action plans KPIs (Bowlers) and Kaizen plans to support organizational needs. Ensure effective Leader Standard Work (LSW) and a connected Lean daily management system.

• Lead manage and support a team of Hub ITM/CI specialists and factory ITM/CI specialists. Provide strategic direction mentorship and professional development to foster a highperforming team. Cultivate a collaborative environment that encourages innovation continuous learning and accountability. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and drive excellence in ITM system implementation and process improvements.

• Change agent and champion of a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination across the organization using ITM lean methods processes and tools such as 5S Daily Management LSW Value Stream or Process Mapping Kaizen etc. Lead all activities in the organization to implement the ITM system and drive improved maturity scores to advance the organization through the ITM phases of deployment. Closely monitors ITM Maturity Development results and facilitates implementation of actions to lead the organization through the maturity phases; drive to the ideal state in which ITM is how we operate as an organization.

• Drive optimization of KPIs across factories and functional organizations. Lead and facilitate process improvement initiatives and partner with crossfunctional teams at all organizational levels to drive productivity using ITM tools. Develop financial acumen to prioritize actions that drive business improvements and impact the bottom line.

• Create manage and facilitate costout and productivity projects to achieve targets. Train team members in utilizing RELEX reporting for improvement projects. Ensure effective sustainment of results and support problemsolving (Root Cause Countermeasure) to close gaps to targets and drive transactional process improvements.

• Build continuous improvement capability through training and implementation of ITM tools and methods. Serve as the ITM system expert focusing on training and coaching others to build organizational capabilities. Foster a coaching culture with a focus on employee engagement and accountability. Combine technical knowledge with people and organizational skills to deliver maturity and KPI improvements.

• Living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor in Engineering (minimum). MSc/MBA equivalent is advantageous.

• Experience in transformers automotive or industrial equipment parts manufacturing.

• Proven experience managing regional teams across different cultures and countries.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in facilitating and leading Kaizens and major improvement projects.

• Proficient in lean tools (Value Stream Mapping Problem Solving Standard Work Strategy Deployment 5S/Waste Observation Daily Management SMED TPM Process 3P ToC DMAIC etc..

• Experience with Toyota Production System Danaher Business System Honeywell Operating System or similar.

• Certified lean practitioner (TPS/Toyota school BB Lean 6 Sigma TrainTheTrainer certified etc.. Qualityrelated certification is advantageous.

• Disciplined systematic and passionate about lean methodologies. High personal integrity.

• Require travel within the HUB APMEA region up to 35.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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