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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.\nThe 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.\nAs 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.\nHow You Will Make an Impact\nLead datadriven improvement projects and make sure activities are prioritized based on business needs, strategic goals, and performance impact.\nDrive and accelerate problem solving within Operations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to address recurring issues and ensure lessons learned are shared across the organization.\nApply Lean Six Sigma (L6S) and other relevant improvement methods to identify waste, improve processes, and clarify responsibilities and interfaces between teams.\nEnsure clear governance, visualization, and regular follow up of improvement activities, ensuring results are measured against expected outcomes.\nEnable alignment and effective crossfunctional collaboration by clarifying responsibilities, interfaces, and agreed ways of working.\nStrengthen the continuous improvement culture by coaching managers and teams in Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma methods.\nYour Background\nYou are a clear and confident communicator who enjoys collaboration with people across different functions and levels of the organization.\nFluency 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.\nYou have knowledge of Continuous Improvement, process improvement, or change management, gained through education and/or relevant work experience.\nYou work in a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way, with the ability to drive improvements from idea to implementation.\nYou 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.\nMore About Us\nWe believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.\nOur benefits offering for our roles generally includes:\nCollective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) \nGroup life insurance and additional insurances. \nFlex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank \nHybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager) \nHealth care and wellness allowance \nHealth insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction) \nPsychological support program \nSupplementary compensation for parental leave \nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development \nInternal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks \nThe benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.\nApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.\nQuestions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica \nUnion 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\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.\nBackground Screening and Security Checks\nAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.\nFor certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.\nThe scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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