Production Development Manager
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.
Lead a function focused on the optimization of the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes and equipment in close cooperation with Production management and Research and Development (R&D).
Your responsibilities
- Ensures that the production process aligns with the project targets, approves the design, both for internal or external developed process, and performs the final test in accordance with the projects data. Ensures the efficiency of all external production processes.
- Deliver the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as set by the business.
- Support continuous improvement activities in improving the efficiency of production processes by implementing new solutions, automating and stabilizing production processes.
- Defines production costs and the sequence of the working phases of a new production process in order to minimize cost and maximize quality.
- Develops and proposes the estimated budget of investments necessary for the development of new products and processes.
- Supports the Supply Chain Management department in selecting suppliers, evaluating the technology and capacity, and determining the best option.
- Cooperates with R&D or international teams in the optimization of technical standards and supports engineers in the definition or configuration of new design rules. Evaluates new process technologies to improve productivity, quality and cost.
- Reinforces and maintains a culture of health & safety in all production development initiatives.
- Work to ensure that tasks and projects meet the deadline.
- Close collaboration with other teams/departments to ensure projects implementation and high level of information flow.
Your background
- Higher technical education (preferably mechanical or electrical profile).
- At least 6 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial position.
- Experience in managing, developing and motivating the team.
- Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
- Knowledge of modern methods and tools of planning, production logistics and production management.
- Very good orientation and understanding of the production process management.
- Motivation to achieve set goals and setting priorities.
- Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
- Insightfulness, assertiveness, decisiveness, teamwork.
- SAP knowledge will be an advantage.
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