Continuous Improvement Lead
Job Description
Location:
Kocaeli, Kocaeli, TurkeyJob ID:
R0112489Date Posted:
2025-12-01Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TURKEY ELEKTRIK SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETIProfession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
How you will make an impact:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture focused on waste elimination using ITM tools such as 5S, Visual Management,SMED, Standard Work, Gemba Walks, Kaizen,VSM and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Promote a continuous improvement mindset across the organization through training, coaching, and best practice sharing, and lead Kaizen events to optimize KPIs around Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.
Create and manage projects using problem-solving tools like JDI, A3, 8D, and DMAIC to achieve targets and ensure effective sustainment of results
Support digital transformation initiatives aligned with strategic business goals to enhance operational efficiency.
Optimize and integrate KPIs for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost, and lead cost reduction initiatives to align actions with strategic goals.
Develop continuous improvement capabilities by training and coaching on ITM tools, fostering a coaching culture focused on employee engagement and accountability.
Lead and manage cost-out enablers and productivity projects, train team members in RELEX reporting, and collaborate with leadership to prioritize projects for cost reduction and profit improvement.
Collaborate with the related team to develop and operationalize the Strategy Deployment process, facilitating breakthrough objectives, action plans, KPIs, and Kaizen roadmaps.
Your background:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Industrial Engineering is a plus.
Min 5 years' experience in continuous improvement, lean tools application and developing a lean culture, process optimization and digital transformers roles.
Solid understanding of six sigma methodology and lean training or certification preferred.
Advanced user of MS Office applications, expertise in Power BI is considered a plus.
Strong commitment to safe work practices and adherence to all relevant workplace safety guidelines; self-motivated with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Turkish and English with the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of management.
More About Us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits;
*Access to a comprehensive wellbeing program
*Private health insurance
*Transportation allowance
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