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Lean Transformation Specialist

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This position reports to

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

We are now looking for a new Lean and Transformation Specialist to join our team at IEC LV Motors in Vaasa. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive the deployment of the continuous improvement strategy for a local organizational unit, including promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement through Lean and TPS (Toyota Production System) principles. You will also showcase your expertise by deploying and leading projects to improve and sustain local business performance. This role will be integral to the future success of the IEC LV Motors. The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite with some remote work possibilities. You will be mainly accountable for: • Leading project team/s to improve critical organizational processes that improve quality, safety and customer service. Role plans and manages major organizational process improvements utilizing Six Sigma and Lean tools and methodology together with stakeholders. • Giving input to the development and execution of comprehensive transformation strategy and methodology aligned with the organizational goals and vision. You will promote out-of-the-box thinking and continuously generate new ideas to improve processes, service, safety, inventory, cost and space • Serving as a Lean Coach and Practitioner enabling the unit to take the needed steps in developing lean capabilities and behaviors through-out the organization, not only in production but also in office processes

Qualifications for the role

• Extensive (> 5 years) experience with working with Lean within a process improvement environment
• Lean or similar certification, or experience implementing continuous improvement principles in production environments/organizations (e.g., Business Agility, Lean management techniques, Six Sigma certification, etc.)
• Demonstrated track record of operational process analysis, re-design, and realized benefits across a diverse set of functional capabilities and programs.
• Fluency in Finnish and good English, both written and spoken
• Self-motivated, prone to action, autonomous and results-oriented with ability to lead multiple complex initiatives (short, mid and long-term) with impact
• Relevant education that will support your work in this role
• Swedish skills are seen as a benefit

More about us

The IEC LV Motors Division is a global market leader focused on helping industries, cities, infrastructure and transportation increase energy efficiency. The division offers a full range of energy efficient low voltage motors, including Syn RM (synchronous reluctance) motors to help customers reduce power bills and cut emissions. With rugged designs, a global footprint and application expertise, IEC LV motor solutions have a well-earned reputation of improving reliability and productivity in the most demanding applications We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #My ABBStory Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model. For more information, please contact Advanced Engineering Manager, Johan Kalander, tel +358 50 334 7647. Please apply for the position by September 22, 2024. We look forward to receiving your application.