Hub Continuous Improvement Manager

Description

Your responsibilities

• Accountable for ITM* deployment to all factories in the Hub,
• Leads systematic implementation of lean tools (Toyota Production System) and six sigma methodologies to drive improvement in core metrics in the business (Operations and other functions as needed)
• Ensure sustainability of lean deployment.
• Represent and contribute to the development of ITM in the Business Unit. Support in preparing/upgrading ITM training materials.
• Facilitate, teach, coach kaizen teams bring about changes and improvements.
• Regular reporting to the Hub & BU on continuous improvement activities
• Analyses core metrics (eg, SQDIC KPIs) to overcome pain points and seek continuous improvement potential. Work across value stream and functions to deliver these improvements locally ad functionally.
• Regular reviews with Hub team, Hub operation managers and factories to continuously assess and chart the direction of improvement (via Strategy deployment)
• Train up pool of competent kaizen leaders and subject matter experts in the factories and functions.

Your background

• University degree: Bachelor in Engr (minimum). Good to have MSc/MBA equivalent,
• Background in transformers, automotive, industrial equipment and precision parts manufacturing
• Proven record in facilitating, leading kaizens and major improvement projects.
• Competent in lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Std Work, Strategy deployment, Material Processes, 5S/Waste Observation, Daily Mgt, SMED, etc),
• Certified lean practitioner (MBB in L6S, Train-The-Trainer certification etc),
• Experienced in managing regional teams across different cultures.
• Fluent written and spoken English matched with excellent communication skills.
• Disciplined, systematic and with passion for Lean strategies and deployment. High personal integrity,
• Strong “results oriented, people centered, do what it takes, never give up” mindset.

Notes

(*) ITM (Integrated Transformers Manufacturing): a lean system inclined heavily towards “Toyota Production System” and some aspects of “Motorola’s 6 Sigma”