Continuous Improvement Leader
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a **Continuous Improvement Leader** for HV Breakers. Combining strategic planning with hands-on execution, the position is primarily focused on **Operations**, working closely with production, project management, manufacturing engineering, planning, and logistics. Core responsibilities include leading data-driven improvement projects, conducting root-cause analysis to resolve recurring issues, and applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and optimize processes. The role also involves establishing governance and follow-up metrics, clarifying cross-functional team interfaces, and coaching managers and staff to foster an organizational continuous improvement culture. Hybrid work arrangements are possible in agreement with the line manager. Candidates must hold a **Master of Science degree** in a relevant field—such as industrial, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, business development, or quality engineering—or possess equivalent work experience. Eligibility requires knowledge of continuous improvement, process enhancement, or change management gained through education, relevant work history, or both. Applicants need structured analytical problem-solving abilities and strong cross-functional communication skills. Because of direct daily collaboration with production, fluency in **both Swedish and English** (written and spoken) is mandatory.
The Opportunity
Do you want to help drive real change? We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader (CIL) for HV Breakers who is motivated to improve how we work, strengthen the organization, and create meaningful, sustainable improvements. In this role, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and play an important part in our continuous improvement journey.
The role is primarily focused on Operations and includes close collaboration with production, project management, manufacturing engineering, planning, and logistics. You will play a key role in driving improvements from idea to implementation and supporting the areas where improvement is needed most.
As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will work closely with the business to deliver clear and measurable results. Together with Operations, you will improve ways of working, strengthen the continuous improvement culture, and increase the impact of improvement initiatives. Through structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and clear follow up, you will help ensure that improvements are implemented, sustained, and create long term value.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Lead datadriven improvement projects and make sure activities are prioritized based on business needs, strategic goals, and performance impact.
- Drive and accelerate problem solving within Operations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to address recurring issues and ensure lessons learned are shared across the organization.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma (L6S) and other relevant improvement methods to identify waste, improve processes, and clarify responsibilities and interfaces between teams.
- Ensure clear governance, visualization, and regular follow up of improvement activities, ensuring results are measured against expected outcomes.
- Enable alignment and effective crossfunctional collaboration by clarifying responsibilities, interfaces, and agreed ways of working.
- Strengthen the continuous improvement culture by coaching managers and teams in Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma methods.
Your Background
- You are a clear and confident communicator who enjoys collaboration with people across different functions and levels of the organization.
- Fluency in Swedish, both spoken and written, is a mandatory requirement for this role due to the close collaboration with production. You are also fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- You have knowledge of Continuous Improvement, process improvement, or change management, gained through education and/or relevant work experience.
- You work in a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way, with the ability to drive improvements from idea to implementation.
- You have a Master of Science degree in a relevant field, such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Development, or Quality Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
More About Us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:
- Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
- Group life insurance and additional insurances.
- Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
- Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
- Psychological support program
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.
Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com
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