The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team at the forefront of energy innovation? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Global Head of HVDC Products Manufacturing. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of our global manufacturing operations, leading best practices in production, Quality & Operational Excellence, Planning and Logistics and manage capacity investments globally. This role includes responsibility for manufacturing facilities in Ludvika, Smedjebacken, India and China, overseeing approximately 350 employees, with several direct-reporting factory managers. Ludvika is the base for this role however global travel to other factories will be required

We are looking for a senior leader ready to take on the challenge to grow HVDCs manufacturing capabilities to the next level to enable a sustainable energy future. This will require leading best in class practices in terms of modern manufacturing principles, automation, digital factory, ERP and lean operating principles. A proactive leadership in terms of Quality will be a fundamental to drive quality throughout the value chain. Due to the fast-paced growth of the industry, proven change management skills will be a success factor in the role to build organizational capabilities. Your people and leadership skills will be the key to unlock the potential of this diverse global team and it stakeholders.

• Champion Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and business compliance standards, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives through strategic target setting, monitoring, and benchmarking, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Execute the global business unit/product group manufacturing strategy locally, aligning with our vision for innovation and excellence.
• Develop and implement proactive strategies to boost business profitability, capacity, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Achieve established targets by overseeing and defining necessary improvement actions, ensuring we meet and exceed our goals.
• Inspire and manage manufacturing functions, operation teams, and processes, driving them towards success.
• Deliver on operational/project targets (e.g., OTD, FPY, lead time, quality) to enhance our net promoter score (NPS) and customer loyalty.
• Ensure compliance with global and local standards, rules, tools, policies, and processes related to operations/project execution, sharing best practices and lessons learned across the organization.
• Organize, staff, and direct the area of responsibility effectively, ensuring optimal performance and team cohesion.

• A University Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior management role within a manufacturing unit, with knowledge and experience from a global organization.
• Expertise in managing production plans, with Lean certifications and a continuous improvement mindset.
• A strong work ethic paired with excellent interpersonal skills, enabling you to lead and inspire your team.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with extensive experience managing complex operations of similar size.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural work environment, contributing to our global success. We are looking for leadership with strategic and tactical acumen.

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• Role-specific benefits may be associated with roles within Hitachi Energy