Production Engineering Manager
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Hitachi ABB Power Grids is looking for a manager to lead our Production Engineering Department at our factory in Łódź.
The Production Engineering Manager will have the overall responsibility for process development projects, implementation of products to manufacturing, method and tools for ensuring quality in manufactured products, and leading the onsite team.
The Production Engineering Manager will refer directly to the Plant Manager and work closely together with Production, Order Handling, Planning, Quality and own department as for priorities and projects.
Your responsibilities
- Manage and ensure the accuracy of all production engineering activities including team management.
- 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. Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods to deliver product (insulation for transformer) on quality.
- Implement projects related to the improvement of processes also in order to improve work safety and customer service.
- 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