Lean Master

Lean Master (f/m/d)

Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | Type: Full time

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Job Description:

The opportunity

For Hitachi Energy, it’s critical to improve the Customer satisfaction by delivering Projects with the highest quality, on time and on budget. Preventing Customer problems by improving our processes and reacting fast to Quality Issues, by the proper problem-solving methodology is essential for the success of the company.

As Lean Master across the entire Grid Integration Business Unit, within the Global Black Belt Pool, you contribute to the business transformation and Lean strategy with sensitivity towards the organizational structure, culture, people and processes. Reporting to the Business Unit Continuous Improvement Leader you are responsible for Lean implementation across the Grid Integration’s systems, operations, and processes. You ensure consistent and rigorous application of Lean Framework across the business in line with best practice.

How you'll make an impact

• You are responsible for the creation and implementation of Lean vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to improve operational performance

• You implement and support cultural change across the organization

• You provide Continuous Improvement expertise, professional advice, and guidance to the business

• You coach and facilitate teams and individuals to identify and implement improvement opportunities

• You ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in lean improvement tools and methods

• You build a culture of engagement at all levels of the business, to facilitate delivery and compliance with the Lean strategy

• You work collaboratively, negotiate, and engage with key stakeholders

Your background

• Lean Master certification with minimum 5 years of experience in coaching and leading Lean implementation across multiple locations

• 5-10 years of experience in industrial environment on the same or similar role

• Proven experience in leading and developing global programs

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing change in a dynamic, international, and fast-paced environment

• Ability to identify and remove waste in manufacturing and process environment

• Ability to recognize and implement the needed changes to let the value flow

• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional stakeholders

• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills

• A university degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field

• Fluency in English is required, both written and spoken. Other languages are considered a plus