Assistant ELS Manager (Enterprise Lean Sigma)

Avery Dennison; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials science company in Selangor is looking for a leader to coordinate continuous improvement efforts in Enterprise Lean Sigma. You will manage project leaders, develop training plans, facilitate Kaizen events, and monitor team progress. Qualified candidates should have at least 7 years of experience and be certified in Lean Sigma practices. This role offers opportunities to drive change and influence team performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Enterprise Lean Sigma and process improvement projects.
• Certified Black Belt or Green Belt is required.
• Hands-on experience in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
• Hands-on experience in business/lean/operations, driving team excellence, and managing people.
• Proven leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Successful and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the team’s progress in applying the Enterprise Lean Sigma techniques.
• Develop ELS training plans, establish site trainers, and track progress.
• Facilitate and support Kaizen events.
• Act as a coach and catalyst for sharing and implementing best practices across all businesses.
• Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.
• Drive ELS throughout the business/function with sustainable results.
• Build relationships with business leaders to understand objectives and collaboratively develop supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Perform general management duties including staff performance appraisals, promotions, terminations, training and development, and ensuring consistent application of policies.
• Coach, model behavior, and act as a change agent.
• Lead and influence team members to achieve individual and business goals.
• Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan.
• Partner with site and functional leaders to train and deploy Enterprise Lean Sigma practices.
• Assist in selecting teams and individuals for Enterprise Lean Sigma implementation opportunities.
• Use Value Stream Mapping to establish the baseline process and measure progress.

Job description

Overview

Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information solutions to optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products include labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and products that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information for the customer experience. We serve industries worldwide and employ approximately 35,000 people in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is proud to be certified Great Place to Work and recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Asia.

About the role

You will lead and coordinate continuous improvement efforts and manage ELS Project Leaders for Kajang DC at a site or within a functional area. Act as change agent and subject matter expert to drive and support ELS continuous improvements within the business unit.

Your responsibilities

• Monitor the team’s progress in applying the Enterprise Lean Sigma techniques
• Develop ELS training plans, establish site trainers, and track progress
• Facilitate and support Kaizen events
• Act as a coach and catalyst for sharing and implementing best practices across all businesses
• Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed
• Drive ELS throughout the business/function with sustainable results
• Build relationships with business leaders to understand objectives and collaboratively develop supporting process improvement initiatives
• Perform general management duties including staff performance appraisals, promotions, terminations, training and development, and ensuring consistent application of policies
• Coach, model behavior, and act as a change agent
• Lead and influence team members to achieve individual and business goals
• Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan
• Partner with site and functional leaders to train and deploy Enterprise Lean Sigma practices
• Assist in selecting teams and individuals for Enterprise Lean Sigma implementation opportunities
• Use Value Stream Mapping to establish the baseline process and measure progress

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Enterprise Lean Sigma and process improvement projects
• Certified Black Belt or Green Belt is required
• Hands-on experience in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Hands-on experience in business/lean/operations, driving team excellence, and managing people
• Proven leadership, communication, and people management skills
• Successful and effective communicator

Additional information

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.