Head of Continuous Improvement

役割について

勤務地
メキシコ
Queretaro
在宅勤務 又は 事務所勤務
ハイブリッド勤務（在宅勤務/事務所勤務）
会社
Siemens Energy, S. de R.L. de C.V.
組織
Grid Technologies
部署
Switchgears
フルタイム/パートタイム
フルタイム
経験レベル
熟練者　上級

A Snapshot of Your Day 

We are looking for an experienced and accomplished function leader to join our team as the Head of Continuous Improvement in Grid Technologies Switchgears.
You ensure global application of Lean principles by deploying the standard Manufacturing System across factories and staying closely connected with operations to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
You lead major Lean initiatives, coach Lean leaders worldwide, and help sites improve On Time Delivery (OTD), Factory Availability, and First Pass Yield (FPY). You guide teams through Kaizen events, streamline flow, reduce NCC, and accelerate improvement cycles.
Your work stabilizes operations, reduces waste, increases productivity, and drives factories toward top operational benchmarks through structured problem solving and focused quality projects.
You foster a collaborative Lean community, strengthen cross site alignment, and ensure proven methods and breakthroughs are rapidly shared and replicated across the global network.


How You’ll Make an Impact 
  • Ensure Lean is practiced directly at the point of execution by leading Kaizen workshops, observing work on the shop floor, driving 5S, identifying waste, improving flow, and helping teams solve real operational problems through hands on Lean application
  • Deploy Lean strategy and standards globally, translating guidelines into practical routines; coach managers and teams in value stream mapping, takt/flow design, standard work, visual management, and structured problem solving
  • Partner closely with site leaders to embed Lean across the full value chain, supporting opportunity scoping, initiative prioritization, resource alignment, and disciplined execution of improvement plans
  • Build Lean capability across factories by coordinating practical training, running workshops, enabling Gemba based learning, and ensuring teams understand how to apply Lean in daily operations
  • Monitor progress using facts and workplace validation, driving KPI follow up, ensuring corrective actions are completed, and coaching teams through performance deviations using structured problem solving methods
  • Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement by integrating HOP principles, strengthening cross site collaboration, sharing best practices, coordinating Lean communities, and overseeing the Lean training programs to deliver practical training at all levels

What You Bring
  • A bachelor’s degree in a technical or operation-related field, preferably in a technical or operation-related field such as engineering, industrial engineering, production systems, or a comparable qualification
  • You bring 10+ years of experience in practical Lean and Operational Excellence experience in manufacturing or a related industrial environment, ideally in automotive or toher related manufacturing business 
  • Demonstrated hands-on leadership in driving continuous improvement, leading Lean transformations, and improving key KPIs is crucial
  • You have a strong background in Lean methodologies, including value stream design, flow optimization, and structured problem-solving
  • Proven capability in leading workshops, coaching leaders and Lean practitioners, and facilitating cross-functional improvement teams
  • You are comfortable operating in an international environment, with strong written English skills (additional languages such as German, Portuguese) and a readiness for regular travel

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.  


Who is Siemens Energy? 

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100.000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.      


Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity 

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences. 

Rewards/Benefits 

  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance 
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Savings Fund
  • Above the law benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Competitive total rewards package 
  • Parental leave  
  • Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives. 
  • Diversity and inclusivity focused