Factory Manager (Power Transformers)
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We are looking for a Factory Manager for the Power Transformers unit in Lodz, Poland. In this role you will manage all aspects related to operations of a local manufacturing unit including the full scope of Production, Quality & Operational Excellence and Logistics.
Your responsibilities
- Implement the global business unit/product group manufacturing strategy in the country within the area of responsibility.
- Develop proactive strategies to increase business profits, customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure achievement of established targets, through oversight and definition of improvement actions as needed.
- Lead and manage manufacturing function and operation teams and processes.
- Drive quality improvement through target setting, monitoring and benchmarking to continuously improve processes.
- Deliver operational/project targets (e.g. ROTD, lead time, quality, etc.) to improve net promoter score (NPS).
- Implement Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and business compliance standards and regulations within the units.
- Ensure a safe working environment, and continuous improvement in HSE process and integrity performance.
- Implement and ensure compliance with global and local standards, rules, tools, policies and processes related to operations/project execution and shares functional best practices and lessons learned across the organization.
- Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed. Builds an effective, capable and high performing organization, including functions supporting factory. Develops talent, key position holders and reviews effectiveness.
Your background
- You hold a University Degree in Engineering or similar.
- At least 5 years or more of experience in a senior management role of manufacturing unit across multiple cultures.
- Strong expertise and knowledge and management of production plans, Lean certifications and mindset.
- Strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Since we are a global company, it is important that you are effectively work in a multi-cultural work environment.
Benefits
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Flexible work practices
- Gym membership
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com