Lean Manufacturing Lead

JAPFA Food; Cirebon; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JAPFA Food in Indonesia is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Specialist to drive continuous improvement across seafood processing operations, applying Lean principles to boost productivity, yield, cost efficiency, quality, and standardization.

The role requires at least five years in Lean and strong analytical skills, with the ability to train teams on lean tools. English is required, Mandarin a plus; position is on-site in Cirebon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering; at least five years in Lean Manufacturing or CI.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and CI methodologies.
• Experience in manufacturing or seafood processing is an advantage.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work on the production floor and with data.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives to enhance production efficiency and material yield.
• Identify and eliminate waste across processing lines using Lean tools.
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, and workflow optimization.
• Analyze production and operational data to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Support standardized work procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to sustain improvements.
• Monitor and report Lean KPIs including OEE, productivity, yield, and downtime.
• Provide training and coaching to operations teams on Lean tools.
• Participate in cost reduction and productivity programs aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Line balancing

Time studies

Kaizen

5S

Standard Work

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

VSM (Value Stream Mapping)

5S

Kaizen

Standard Work

Job description

Role Purpose

To drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across seafood processing operations by applying Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity, yield, cost efficiency, quality consistency, and process standardization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives to enhance production efficiency, line productivity, and material yield.
• Identify and eliminate waste across processing lines using Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Kaizen, and Standard Work.
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, and workflow optimization within processing operations.
• Analyze production and operational data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of standardized work procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to sustain improvements.
• Monitor and report Lean KPIs including OEE, productivity, yield, labor efficiency, and downtime.
• Provide training and coaching to operations teams on Lean tools and continuous improvement mindset.
• Participate in cost reduction and productivity improvement programs aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Industrial Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or production operations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in manufacturing or food/seafood processing industries is an advantage.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working both on the production floor and with data.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin is an advantage.