Assistant Manager, Operational Excellence

Sime Darby Property Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Petaling Jaya is seeking a candidate with a degree in finance or engineering and experience in operational excellence. The role includes planning value multiplication areas and collaborating with finance for program impact analysis. Candidates with Lean Six Sigma certification will have an advantage. This position is ideal for those looking to drive significant transformations in an established organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Process Manufacturing, or relevant field.
• Experience in Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma.
• Exposure to the Property industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Planning and identification of value multiplication areas.
• Identify key value drivers for the business based on Objectives and Key Results principles.
• Establish project charters and coordinate activities of work streams to ensure deliverables are met.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Lean Six Sigma

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or relevant field

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Planning and identification of value multiplication areas
• Identify key value drivers for the business based on Objectives and Key Results principles
• Undertake problems identification for the key value drivers in line with the company direction, using DMAIC methodology
• Establish project charters and the relevant cross-functional team within the organisation, supported with a strong business case
• Coordinate activities of work streams to ensure deliverables are met
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure financial reconciliation of programme impact and forecasted impact
• Issue standard and ad hoc reports and conduct analysis as required

Additional Responsibilities

• Continuously identify roadblocks or delays, define actions needed to unblock and follow up to ensure “course correction” problem solving
• Challenge the status quo and seek opportunities for better results
• Act as a problem-solving partner for the business to identify new initiatives and generate greater impact
• Break down organisational barriers to collaboration to ensure maximum value delivery
• Support work stream teams by providing additional resources where necessary
• Build the capabilities of initiative owners and others in the business

Program Management and Reporting

• Provide programme performance transparency to management
• Validate and ensure reports reflect programme performance and highlight exceptions to the management team
• Support the preparation of programme updates during key stakeholder meetings
• Serve as an “ambassador” for transformation initiatives
• Advise and bring in Subject Matter Experts to solve complex problems
• Motivate and coach team members
• Identify strategic change agents at the operational level

Qualifications

Education/Professional Qualification: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Process Manufacturing, or relevant field. Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.

Professional Experience: Experience in Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma. Exposure to the Property industry is a plus.