Continuous Improvement Leader hos Hitachi Energy, Ludvika

The Opportunity

Do you want to help drive real change? We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader (CIL) for HV Breakers who is motivated to improve how we work, strengthen the organization, and create meaningful, sustainable improvements. In this role, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and play an important part in our continuous improvement journey.

The role is primarily focused on Operations and includes close collaboration with production, project management, manufacturing engineering, planning, and logistics. You will play a key role in driving improvements from idea to implementation and supporting the areas where improvement is needed most.

As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will work closely with the business to deliver clear and measurable results. Together with Operations, you will improve ways of working, strengthen the continuous improvement culture, and increase the impact of improvement initiatives. Through structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and clear follow up, you will help ensure that improvements are implemented, sustained, and create long term value.

Your Background

You are a clear and confident communicator who enjoys collaboration with people across different functions and levels of the organization.

Fluency in Swedish, both spoken and written, is a mandatory requirement for this role due to the close collaboration with production. You are also fluent in English, both spoken and written.

You have knowledge of Continuous Improvement, process improvement, or change management, gained through education and/or relevant work experience.

You work in a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way, with the ability to drive improvements from idea to implementation.

You have a Master of Science degree in a relevant field, such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Development, or Quality Engineering, or equivalent work experience.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)

Group life insurance and additional insurances.

Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank

Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)

Health care and wellness allowance

Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)

Psychological support program

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Various trainings and education supporting employee development

Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally

Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Maria Lönnberg, +46 72 200 47 96; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107 38 51 42