Smart Lean Manager, APAC
WS Audiology
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the implementation of a Lean program in APAC, especially in Singapore and China. Facilitate the development of the Singapore Smart Lean Program roadmap and governance.
- Lead end-to-end value chain loss analyses and train/mentor regions end-to-end resources to support region initiatives to improve margin, cash flow, and growth improvement plus identify opportunities for growth. Continuously improve the loss analysis approach and tools.
- Drive the cultural change for 100% employee engagement and a mind-set of zero safety incidents, zero defects, and zero losses.
- Build a WCM pillars network with expert resources. Implement processes and systems to facilitate benchmarking and replication of best practices. Build capability through training, coaching, performance evaluations, and talent acquisition.
- Champion the standardization of WCM KPI's, definitions and the cascading from SVP Operations to blue collars.
- Identify, initiate, support and follow up on regional & local improvement projects which include leading regional kaizen activities
- Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing, and minimum 7 years of experience working in best-in-class manufacturing environment, ideally in a customer-oriented environment
- Experienced in High mix, low volume environment within medical devices / electronics industries will be an advantage
- Display strong influencing and planning skills to drive initiatives and projects
- Demonstrate strong understanding on concept of Lean / 6 sigma principles
- Excellent influencing skills and stakeholder management to get the buy-ins and work towards common goals
- Ethics, confidence, managing ambiguity
- Displays good analytical and business acumen
- Bias towards action and results delivery which are critical in a highly performance-oriented environment; passion for quality and efficiency and a strong “can-do” attitude
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills working with global stakeholders
- Display strong communication and stakeholder management skills to work with people across all levels and seniority
- Passionate, initiative and result-oriented to drive continuous improvement with creativity and innovation