Location:Remote - Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0101161Date Posted:2025-11-05Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:The OpportunityThe Operational Excellence Professional drives continuous improvement, guiding organizational transformation within manufacturing or process-driven companies. This position is focused on raising productivity and output in key manufacturing processes globally and thus demands proficiency in Lean methodologies, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and a sophisticated blend of technical and interpersonal capabilities. The ideal candidate communicates fluidly at all organizational levels, building trust from the factory floor to the senior management. Your scope includes 60 global factories of BU Transformers.How you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>Lead improvement initiatives to raise output using Lean and TOC principles to eliminate waste, optimize flow, and address bottlenecks.</li><li>Analyze operational challenges and design sustainable solutions that deliver measurable gains in quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.</li><li>Drive system level improvements, value stream mapping, and root cause analyses with diverse teams.</li><li>Coach, mentor, and train employees on Lean, TOC, and continuous improvement, tailoring approaches to teams’ maturity and learning styles.</li><li>Engage with factory teams , fostering trust and credibility through hands-on support and practical problem solving.</li><li>Translate operational enhancements into strategic business value, clearly communicating ROI and long-term benefits to senior leaders .</li><li>Prepare and deliver targeted presentations and reports to demonstrate technical solutions and their business implications.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, empowering all employees to identify opportunities, propose solutions, and celebrate achievements.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external &amp; internal regulations, procedures &amp; guidelines.</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.</li><li>Relevant certifications such as Lean Master, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, TOC Practitioner, or similar are highly desirable.</li><li>At least 5-10 years of hands-on experience leading Lean and/or TOC projects in manufacturing or industrial settings.</li><li>Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Other language skills are a big plus to work in our global company</li><li>Adaptability and resilience in navigating ambiguity, setbacks, or shifting priorities.</li><li>Respect for cultural diversity and skill in engaging teams from varied backgrounds.</li><li>Commitment to continuous learning and openness to feedback.</li><li> Ability to lead and support organizational change initiatives</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li><li>Experience in managing resistance and driving adoption of new processes</li><li>Empathy and active listening skills are essential for this role</li><li>Your personal situation enables extensive and extended travel to our factory locations</li></ul>More about usWe offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.<div><div><div></div></div></div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Global Operational Excellence Professional (Lean & ToC)

Location:Remote - Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0101161Date Posted:2025-11-05Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Quality ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:The OpportunityThe Operational Excellence Professional drives continuous improvement, guiding organizational transformation within manufacturing or process-driven companies. This position is focused on raising productivity and output in key manufacturing processes globally and thus demands proficiency in Lean methodologies, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and a sophisticated blend of technical and interpersonal capabilities. The ideal candidate communicates fluidly at all organizational levels, building trust from the factory floor to the senior management. Your scope includes 60 global factories of BU Transformers.How you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>Lead improvement initiatives to raise output using Lean and TOC principles to eliminate waste, optimize flow, and address bottlenecks.</li><li>Analyze operational challenges and design sustainable solutions that deliver measurable gains in quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.</li><li>Drive system level improvements, value stream mapping, and root cause analyses with diverse teams.</li><li>Coach, mentor, and train employees on Lean, TOC, and continuous improvement, tailoring approaches to teams’ maturity and learning styles.</li><li>Engage with factory teams&nbsp;, fostering trust and credibility through hands-on support and practical problem solving.</li><li>Translate operational enhancements into strategic business value, clearly communicating ROI and long-term benefits to senior leaders&nbsp;.</li><li>Prepare and deliver targeted presentations and reports to demonstrate technical solutions and their business implications.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, empowering all employees to identify opportunities, propose solutions, and celebrate achievements.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external &amp; internal regulations, procedures &amp; guidelines.</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.</li><li>Relevant certifications such as Lean Master, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, TOC Practitioner, or similar are highly desirable.</li><li>At least 5-10 years of hands-on experience leading Lean and/or TOC projects in manufacturing or industrial settings.</li><li>Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Other language skills are a big plus to work in our global company</li><li>Adaptability and resilience in navigating ambiguity, setbacks, or shifting priorities.</li><li>Respect for cultural diversity and skill in engaging teams from varied backgrounds.</li><li>Commitment to continuous learning and openness to feedback.</li><li>&nbsp;Ability to lead and support organizational change initiatives</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills</li><li>Experience in managing resistance and driving adoption of new processes</li><li>Empathy and active listening skills are essential for this role</li><li>Your personal situation enables extensive and extended travel to our factory locations</li></ul>More about usWe offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.<div><div><div></div></div></div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

Global Operational Excellence Professional (Lean & ToC)

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