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Senior Continuous Improvement

The Opportunity

Be a part of a global, diverse, and dynamic team leading the charge in the energy transition.

In this position, you will guide the organization in implementing the Integrated Transformer Management System (ITM) and advancing through its maturity phases, ensuring that “ITM is how we run the business.”

Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you will influence performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost (SQDIC), while strengthening the link between improvement actions, financial impact, and strategic deployment.

You will also promote a strong continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination and the consistent application of ITM tools, methods, and processes such as 5S, Daily Management, Standard Work, Practical Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and Total Productive Maintenance.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Deploy ITM tools, processes, and methods across the factory.

  • Drive progress through ITM maturity phases with consistent follow‑up.

  • Improve SQDIC KPIs and support integration of HSE and Quality systems into ITM.

  • Lead cost take‑out and productivity improvement kaizens.

  • Support structured problem‑solving using RCCM, A3s, and other lean techniques.

  • Deliver training, coaching, and knowledge transfer on ITM tools and ways of working.

  • Promote a coaching culture that reinforces engagement, accountability, and ownership.

Your background

  • 5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence roles.

  • Strong English communication skills (minimum B2).

  • Lean Expert, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile, or Scrum certification.

  • Proven ability to communicate, coach, and train at different organizational levels.

  • Demonstrated experience leading kaizens and lean transformations.

  • Solid understanding of operational KPIs and cost‑out methodologies.

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits designed to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing—as well as your personal and professional development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in and out of work.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer (subject to plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check‑up, Psychological Assistance, Language Training, and Coaching & Assessments.

 

Location Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Quality Management
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-04-10
Reference number R0122306

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.