Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager - Supply Chain, HVDC

at  Hitachi Energy Sweden AB

Description
As the Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager for the Supply Chain Function within HVDC, you will be at the forefront of cultivating a strong quality culture. Your role will involve driving quality initiatives, participating in forums and meetings, and highlighting the importance of quality aspects. Join us and play a key role in putting quality at the forefront, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of quality throughout our HVDC Function team.
“We are proud of our achievements and are now focusing on the future. As Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager for Supply function, you will be an important player in our strategic direction where leadership, efficiency, transformation and digitalization are key success factors.”- Marie Eriksson, Line Quality manager at HVDC.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with, so we encourage you to apply even though you might not meet all requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in driving quality culture and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, preferably within an engineering environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, methodologies, and tools.
• Familiarity with quality and continuous improvement frameworks, such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and PDCA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a drive for identifying trends and proposing innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

MORE ABOUT US

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply ! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Questions about the position should be directed to Talent Partner Sofia Lindblom, sofia.lindblom@hitachienergy.com or recruiting manager, Marie Eriksson, marie.e.eriksson@hitachienergy.com. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85.

• Drive a strong quality culture within HVDC Functions Team as an ambassador and advocate, emphasizing the importance of quality in all aspects.
• Implement and ensure compliance with Q&CI processes, actively participating in Q&CI process forums.
• Collaborate with the management team and report to the head of HVDC Function.
• Coordinate and support audits within the function, presenting results to the management team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and facilitate workshops and communication.
• Improve quality processes, strengthen collaboration between departments, and optimize QA/QC activities.