Business Information:
Hitachi Energy is currently looking for Hub ITM/CI Specialistfor the Transformers Business to join their team in Vadodara, India. 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 business's comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company's 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.
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The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced 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
Manufacturing Quality Improvement work includes: Creating and implementing quality management programs focused on continuous improvement of manufacturing-related business systems from the customers' point of view. Identifying and monitoring customer and employee feedback loops regarding the effectiveness of manufacturing-related business systems and processes. Encouraging broad-based employee engagement to gather information and implement changes at every level in the organization A Manager (M3) manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Responsibilities typically include: Policy and strategy implementation for short-term results (1 year or less). Problems faced are difficult to moderately complex. Influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.
Your responsibilities
- Accountable for ITM* deployment to all factories in the Hub,
- Leads systematic implementation of lean tools (Toyota Production System) and six sigma methodologies to drive improvement in core metrics in the business (Operations and other functions as needed)
- Ensure sustainability of lean deployment.
- Represent and contribute to the development of ITM in the Business Unit. Support in preparing/upgrading ITM training materials.
- Facilitate, teach, coach kaizen teams bring about changes and improvements.
- Regular reporting to the Hub & BU on continuous improvement activities
- Analyses core metrics (eg, SQDIC KPIs) to overcome pain points and seek continuous improvement potential. Work across value stream and functions to deliver these improvements locally ad functionally.
- Regular reviews with Hub team, Hub operation managers and factories to continuously assess and chart the direction of improvement (via Strategy deployment)
- Train up pool of competent kaizen leaders and subject matter experts in the factories and functions.
- Living Hitachi Energy's 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 Engr (minimum). Good to have MSc/MBA equivalent,
- 10- 15 years background in transformers, automotive, industrial equipment and precision parts manufacturing
- Proven record in facilitating, leading kaizens and major improvement projects.
- Competent in lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Std Work, Strategy deployment, Material Processes, 5S/Waste Observation, Daily Mgt, SMED, etc),
- Certified lean practitioner (MBB in L6S, Train-The-Trainer certification etc),
- Experienced in managing regional teams across different cultures.
- Fluent written and spoken English matched with excellent communication skills.
- Disciplined, systematic and with passion for Lean strategies and deployment. High personal integrity,
- Strong "results oriented, people centered, do what it takes, never give up" mindset.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
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