Global Engineering Process/Continuous Improvement Manager
Global Engineering Process/Continuous Improvement Manager
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Location:
Raleigh North Carolina United StatesJob ID:
R0087809Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
We are seeking a Global Engineering Process/Continuous Improvement Manager. The role would have global responsibilities. Preference for the role to be based in Raleigh NC our North America headquarters.
The Global Engineering Process/Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading the Endto End engineering process within the Business Unit (BU) from creating a tender to support the marketing quotation activity to providing Bills of Materials to manufacturing/factory by using Lean methodologies and Digital Transformation to support standardization improve speed and quality to customers/marketing and internally to Opex/Procurement support framework for Design anywhere Manufacture anywhere Improve optimization etc. This role focuses on ensuring process efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The manager will collaborate with various stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives. Additionally the role emphasizes value stream process improvements reduction of manual processes and developing requirements for platform and tool teams to enhance the speed and quality of tools. Functionally Lead a team to coordinate the common activity and ensure best practices across BU and remove bottle necks to successfully implement the EndtoEnd Process that expedites the scale up strategy and to complete Engineering design with better quality and faster delivery.
The position may require 2550% travel at least in the first 12 Years.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Management:
Develop implement and manage engineering processes to ensure highquality output and efficiency.
Value Stream Process Improvements:
Lead Kaizen and Workshops to Identify and implement value stream improvements to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams such as Sales Operations SCM etc to ensure alignment and integration of value stream improvements.
Reduction of Manual Processes:
Analyze current processes to identify areas with high manual intervention and develop strategies to automate these processes.
Implement digital tools and technologies to reduce manual tasks and improve process accuracy and speed.
Drive the above implementation in cooperation with the BU IT function and stressing the concept of Business Led and IT Supported
Develop Requirements for Platform and Tool Teams:
Collaborate with platform and tool teams to define requirements that enhance the speed and quality of tools.
Ensure that tools and platforms are aligned with business needs and support the overall strategy.
Team Leadership:
Lead a multinational team to coordinate the common activity and ensure best practices.
Continuous Improvement:
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and suggestions for process optimization.
Develop and share best practices across the engineering communities.
Project Management:
Implement clear stages and decision points in the Engineering processes as well as change management practices
Cross functional Engagement:
Work with cross functional teams to identify a common strategy for interfaces and process that are common across the product lines such as SAP.
Qualifications:
Education:
o Bachelors degree in engineering Information Technology or a related field.
o Advanced degree or certifications in project management is a plus.
Experience:
o Minimum of 57 years of experience in engineering process management or a related field.
o Proven experience in managing complex projects leading initiatives and managing multinational
teams.
o Ability to run project STECO meetings and lead strategic action plans.
Skills:
o Strong leadership and team management skills.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
o Proficiency in agile methodologies and project management tools.
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Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
