Continuous Improvement Executive

The Arnott's Group; Bekasi; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Arnott's Indonesia in Bekasi is seeking a Continuous Improvement Executive to lead process and operational excellence in manufacturing. You will conduct regular audits, partner with cross‑functional teams, and develop metrics to quantify improvement results.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering and 2–5 years’ experience in CI, TPM, or Lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational excellence, engineering, TPM, or Lean.
• Experience leading or facilitating improvement projects; TPM implementation preferred.
• Knowledge of FI, PM, MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and manufacturing loss analysis.
• Proficient in Lean, TPM, Kaizen, A3, PDCA, DMAIC and structured problem solving.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel; familiarity with Minitab is an advantage.
• Good facilitation, coaching, presentation, and training delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Excellence: conduct regular operational audits to identify improvement opportunities and quantify results.
• Operational Excellence Program: support TPM deployment and track CI performance with governance routines.
• Training & Coaching: lead CI projects using Lean, TPM, Kaizen, A3, PDCA, and DMAIC; develop training materials and sessions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Kaizen

A3

PDCA

DMAIC

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Job description

PT Arnott's Indonesia is a multinational company with well-loved brands Good Time and Nyam Nyam. We are looking for an Continuous Improvement Executive to join our team. This role is based in Bekasi.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Excellence

• Conduct regular operational audits to identify process improvement opportunities at both local and company-wide levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement action plans and enhance existing processes and standards.
• Develop and review performance measurement systems to identify opportunities and quantify improvement results.

2. Operational Excellence Program

• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) deployment across manufacturing areas, particularly Focused Improvement (FI), Planned Maintenance (PM), and Quality Maintenance (QM).
• Facilitate loss and waste analysis, including OEE losses, downtime, quality defects, material losses, and speed losses.
• Develop improvement roadmaps with operational teams and monitor Continuous Improvement (CI) and TPM performance.
• Track project benefits, prepare management reports, and ensure the sustainability of improvement initiatives through standards, audits, and governance routines.
• Drive continuous improvement campaigns and initiatives to strengthen quality processes.

3. Training & Coaching

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional CI projects using Lean, TPM, Kaizen, A3, PDCA, DMAIC, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop employee capabilities through TPM training, coaching, workshops, skill matrix deployment, and CI awareness programs.
• Develop training materials and deliver training sessions to strengthen CI knowledge and practices across the facility.
• Benchmark industry best practices to identify opportunities for enhancing CI programs and supporting business strategies.

Ingredients You Will Need to Be Successful in This Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational excellence, engineering, production, TPM, or Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience in leading or facilitating improvement projects; TPM implementation experience is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of TPM methodology, pillar deployment, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of Focused Improvement (FI), Planned Maintenance (PM), MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and manufacturing loss analysis
• Proficient in structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Why, Fishbone, PDCA, A3, and DMAIC.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Minitab is an advantage.
• Good facilitation, coaching, presentation, and training delivery skills.

If you're ready to take on a dynamic role in New Product Development and contribute to exciting product innovations in a fast-paced FMCG environment, this is the opportunity for you!