Continous Improvement Lead

About the Company: The Hitachi Energy India Operations Center (INOPC) is home to over 3,000 energy transition technologists located in three different locations. The center specializes in grid automation, transformers, high voltage products, grid integration, and service businesses. With a total area of 3,00,000 sq feet, including 50,000 sq feet of dedicated lab space, the INOPC fosters collaboration among diverse engineering capabilities to advance the world's energy system towards sustainability, flexibility, and security. INOPC plays a crucial role in supporting Hitachi Energy units in over 40 countries to execute projects in more than 80 countries. We are at the forefront of technological advancements shaping the future of the world's energy system. The increasing energy demand due to changing lifestyles and rapid urbanization necessitates affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. Our innovative technologies contribute to enhancing the resilience, security, and safety of the energy system. Electricity is poised to be the pillar of the carbon-neutral future. Collaborating with customers and partners, we are developing solutions that accelerate the energy transition. Our technologies enable the integration of large amounts of renewable energy into global grids, manage growing complexity, and drive the electrification of transportation, industry, and smart life sectors. The center is committed to addressing the evolving complexities of domestic and international grids, playing a pivotal role in Hitachi Energy's global growth strategy. Identify improvement opportunities aligned with current business needs and future growth plans. Collaborate with the BU Operations to review and finalize yearly plans. How you'll make an impact: - Collaborate with the hub operations and CIL team to train and facilitate improvement projects through Kaizens, ensuring that key team members are fully trained. - Develop a Kaizen Funnel and schedule, implement plans as per schedule, and review monthly with BU operations. - Ensure project managers of CIPs measure and track improvements, reporting them in the RELEX monthly before the target date for all CIPs. - Provide necessary training on Lean Tools and develop Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for key lean tools as per the plan. - Understand the current Continuous Improvement methodology LOM / Lean Deployment model. - Create a Training and Development Plan, providing necessary training on Lean Tools to key Leaders and the Management team as required. - Understand technical specifications and assist in process finalization based on data validation. - Manage expectations of LPGs/Customers across diverse geographies and cultures. - Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for actions and caring for colleagues and the business. Your Background: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/any). - Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement projects. - Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. - Proficiency in statistical data analysis and understanding of lean concepts, continuous improvement, and relevant industry experience. - Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. - Stakeholder management through continuous interaction with Business Leaders and Partners globally. - Experience in SAP/MRP and Power BI. - Experience in projects related to cost avoidance and process time reduction. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodations to access the Hitachi Energy career site. Requests for accommodations can be made by completing a general inquiry form on the website, providing contact information and specific details about the required accommodation for support during the job application process. This accommodation assistance is exclusively for job seekers with disabilities. Messages for other purposes will not receive a response.,