Assistant Lean Six Sigma Manager (Global MNC)

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD. invites an experienced Assistant Lean Six Sigma Manager to drive continuous improvement and promote a sustainable Lean culture across multiple workcells.

You will coach cross-functional teams, lead cost-saving initiatives and collaborate with plant leaders to deliver measurable operational excellence. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in engineering and Lean Six Sigma Bronze and Silver certifications, with hands-on Lean manufacturing experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Bronze and Silver certification.
• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles, tools and methodologies.
• Experience in project management, change management and financial management.
• Analytical and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive and sustain a Lean culture aligned with objectives.
• Collaborate on Lean strategies across multiple workcells.
• Coach Lean Coaches, process owners and leaders.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects.
• Lead Kaizen events and Lean certification projects.
• Monitor value stream transformation and recommend optimization.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and best practices.
• Support change management and innovation initiatives.
• Conduct statistical analysis to identify root causes.
• Work with Finance to validate cost savings and benefits.
• Track Lean performance and drive improvements.
• Guide teams to implement Lean principles consistently.
• Develop internal Lean capabilities through coaching and training.
• Ensure compliance with policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Bronze

Lean Six Sigma Silver

Coaching

Leadership

Statistical analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Lean Six Sigma Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a sustainable Lean culture across multiple workcells.

The successful candidate will provide Lean expertise, coaching and guidance to cross-functional teams, driving value stream transformation, operational excellence and process optimization. This role will work closely with Plant Lean Six Sigma Managers, Lean Coaches and operational leaders to implement Lean principles, develop internal capabilities and achieve measurable business improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and sustain a Lean culture aligned with the company's Lean vision and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with Plant Lean Six Sigma Managers to develop and implement Lean strategies across multiple workcells.
• Coach and mentor Lean Coaches, process owners and workcell leaders on Lean principles, tools and methodologies.
• Identify, prioritize and support continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, Bronze/Silver Certification projects and Lean mentoring sessions.
• Monitor value stream transformation initiatives and provide recommendations for process optimization.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and best practice sharing across different workcells and departments.
• Support change management initiatives and encourage a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and problem-solving.
• Conduct statistical analysis and apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify root causes and resolve operational issues.
• Work closely with Finance to validate and quantify cost savings and financial benefits generated from Lean projects.
• Monitor Lean performance and support initiatives to improve Lean assessment scores.
• Provide guidance to operational teams to ensure consistent implementation of Lean principles and practices.
• Support the development of internal Lean capabilities through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations and operational procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Bronze and Silver Certification from a recognized industry organization (e.g. ASQ, SME or Shingo).
• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Lean Six Sigma within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Lean principles, methodologies and tools.
• Experience in project management, change management and financial management.
• Demonstrated experience in project facilitation, process optimization and cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams at different organizational levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant manufacturing or business software.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to continuous learning and operational excellence.