Senior Continuous Improvement

Location:

Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain

Job ID:

R0122306

Date Posted:

2026-04-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Be a part of a global, diverse, and dynamic team leading the charge in the energy transition.

In this position, you will guide the organization in implementing the Integrated Transformer Management System (ITM) and advancing through its maturity phases, ensuring that “ITM is how we run the business.”

Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you will influence performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost (SQDIC), while strengthening the link between improvement actions, financial impact, and strategic deployment.

You will also promote a strong continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination and the consistent application of ITM tools, methods, and processes such as 5S, Daily Management, Standard Work, Practical Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and Total Productive Maintenance.

How you’ll make an impact

• Deploy ITM tools, processes, and methods across the factory.
• Drive progress through ITM maturity phases with consistent follow‑up.
• Improve SQDIC KPIs and support integration of HSE and Quality systems into ITM.
• Lead cost take‑out and productivity improvement kaizens.
• Support structured problem‑solving using RCCM, A3s, and other lean techniques.
• Deliver training, coaching, and knowledge transfer on ITM tools and ways of working.
• Promote a coaching culture that reinforces engagement, accountability, and ownership.

Your background

• 5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence roles.
• Strong English communication skills (minimum B2).
• Lean Manufacturing expertise is a must. Experience on VSM, kitting preparation and material flow and lead time optimization.
• Proven ability to communicate, coach, and train at different organizational levels.
• Solid understanding of operational KPIs and cost‑out methodologies.

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits designed to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing—as well as your personal and professional development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in and out of work.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer (subject to plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check‑up, Psychological Assistance, Language Training, and Coaching & Assessments.

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