The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced operations leader to join our team at Hitachi Energy as Head of Grid Components Europe. You will lead the Operations function for Grid Components at Hub level, with full accountability for multiple factory Operations, exceeding customer expectations through lean, flawless operational execution (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cash), in an extended value chain and at the lowest total cost.

This position can be fulfilled within Europe near Hitachi Energy Locations. We are prioritizing skills and experience over physical work location.

We are looking forward to your application! Please upload your documents in English.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead a culture of safety and integrity, ensuring compliance with HSE standards and fostering continuous improvement across all operations

• Inspire and develop high-performing teams, building organizational capability and driving leadership excellence across factories

• Shape and execute a forward-thinking operations strategy, aligned with customer needs and business objectives

• Drive end-to-end operational excellence, optimizing procurement, logistics and project execution from order to delivery

• Achieve key performance targets including safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost, while maximizing operational efficiency

• Champion quality and compliance, deploying integrated systems that ensure consistent standards across all sites

• Oversee financial and risk performance, delivering on budgets, managing capacity and ensuring governance and operational resilience

Your background

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing); an MBA or relevant Master’s is highly desirable

• 12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles

• Proven expertise in leading teams, driving change and building high-performance organizations

• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, including certifications and implementation success

• Background in Process Engineering or Quality Management is advantageous

• Solid knowledge of OSHA regulations and operational compliance best practices

• Skilled in SAP and confident in presenting complex topics to senior stakeholders

• Experience in electrical products manufacturing and managing transformation through change initiatives