Global Continuous Improvement Lean Master - Grid, Power Quality Solutions & Service

The world of energy is accelerating. Demand for electricity is rising, electrification is gaining momentum, and expectations of the power system continue to evolve. In this context, Hitachi Energy plays a key role in building and evolving the power system — enabling electricity to be abundant, secure, affordable and sustainable for today and future generations.

As part of our Scale to Potential journey, we are strengthening Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) across our Global Product Group – Grid, Power Quality Solutions & Service (GPQSS).

As Lean Master – Continuous Improvement, you will drive the definition, deployment and sustainability of Lean strategy globally. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, working across a matrix organisation to deliver measurable performance improvements and support business transformation.

This is a global role (40–50% travel) requiring strong collaboration across cultures and functions. This is an individual contributor role, without direct management reports.

How you’ll make an impact

Define and continuously improve the Lean and Continuous Improvement strategy at Global Product Group level

Deploy strategy using Hoshin Kanri, ensuring alignment between business priorities, CI initiatives and KPIs

Translate strategy into data-driven improvement portfolios using Lean-to-Scale principles

Lead Lean maturity and baseline assessments, converting findings into structured transformation plans

Drive Lean deployment across operations, engineering, project execution and support functions

Deliver value stream improvements focused on lead time, flow, productivity and cost efficiency

Facilitate and coach Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen and waste elimination activities

Act as a change leader, influencing stakeholders without direct authority across a global matrix

Deliver Lean training and capability building across all organisational levels (shopfloor to senior leadership)

Build strong partnerships through effective communication, empathy and cross-cultural collaboration

Your background

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Minimum 10+ years’ relevant experience in Lean / Continuous Improvement within complex, global organisations

Proven experience in strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri or similar frameworks)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (required)

Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with ability to translate insights into action

Demonstrated experience in coaching, influencing and leading cultural change

Solid understanding of operational excellence (quality, delivery, cost, productivity)

Experience within industrial, engineering, project-based or energy environments

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures

Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

Key behaviours

Proactive and results-oriented, with a positive, “can-do” mindset

Change-positive, comfortable operating in dynamic environments

Collaborative team player, willing to support across teams and priorities

Flexible and adaptable, open to hands-on involvement where needed

Strong people-first approach, building trust and engagement at all levels

What’s in it for you

Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact global transformation programme

Visible role influencing how Lean is embedded and scaled globally

Exposure to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders internationally

A collaborative environment where diversity and teamwork drive performance

Ongoing learning, development and career growth opportunities within Hitachi Energy

Additional information

Location: Global - location is flexible within Europe/ Americas

Travel: Approximately 40–50% international travel required

Apply now

Join us and support how we continuously improve, scale and deliver performance across Hitachi Energy.

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