Senior Operations Expert

Senior Operations Expert - Power Transformers, Hub APMEA

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

We are seeking a Senior Operations Expert with a hands-on mentality and strong background in Transformer Manufacturing. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring quality standards, and driving operational excellence across our facilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and support our strategic goals.

This role may require travel within the HUB APMEA region, up to 35%.

How you ll make an impact

• Manufacturing Performance: Collaborate with the product line and factory managers to develop and facilitate programs, projects, goals, and metrics that enhance manufacturing performance. Drive synergies among the transformer manufacturing facilities in the region.
• Process Optimization: Provide guidance and support in overseeing transformer manufacturing processes, managing resources efficiently, and implementing best practices to achieve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost (SQDIC) targets.
• Manufacturing Technologies: Work closely with the Global Product Group Operations team to implement best practices and ensure the adoption of the latest manufacturing technologies across the APMEA region.
• Automation & Digitalization: Lead and oversee manufacturing automation and digitaliztion projects to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance production capabilities.
• Investment Capex Projects: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of large capital expenditure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required specifications.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to transformer manufacturing to identify areas for improvement.
• Values: Living Hitachi Energy s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (Master s degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years experience in operations management, factory management, or related roles.
• Hands-on mentality and deep understanding of the power transformer manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of success in driving operational excellence and delivering results in complex organizations.
• Strong analytical and systemic problem-solving skills with clear passion to develop and change self and others.
• Fluent in English.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36, 000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi Energy balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid.

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