Global Value Stream Manager – Valves Engineering

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We are looking for The Global Value Stream Manager within the Valves Operations & Engineering (PV) organization to be responsible for the continuous work with our value streams. We are now on a journey of continuous improvement, finding new ways of working to meet the market demands. Our target is to have very well-defined processes for each department, systematic ways to work with continuous improvement as well as proven productivity increases along the way.

Your responsibilities

• Drive continuous work with value streams within the PV organization.
• Be part of establishing and later driving an improvement project on PV level, with focus on our value streams and work towards productivity increase.
• Work closely together with the different process and CI leaders on understanding the value streams of each department and to drive the implementation of each project.
• Make sure we consider a global approach for our processes, applicable for all factory locations.
• Own and maintain the value stream map created at PV
• Work closely together with the main planner of valves to ensure that our new ways of working is also reflected in our time schedules.
• Make sure health and safety is our number one priority where we can show that we are the best in class on safety by design activities.
• Have sustainability on the agenda and be a leader on always targeting sustainability improvements when working on our value streams.

Your background

• You are a structured, well organized person aware of the concepts of Value Stream Mapping and Theory of Constraints etc.
• Experienced in change management and leading through change.
• As a leader you are communicative and help your team to translate visions and strategies into meaningful work
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is considered as a plus
• You have a bachelor or master’s degree in engineering, business administration, or equivalent work experience

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 2024-08-25. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Fredrik Nohrstedt, fredrik.nohrstedt@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. 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. All other questions can be directed to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Cajsa Fellerfeldt Eklund, cajsa.fellerfeldt-eklund@hitachienergy.com

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