CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR

Avril; Port Klang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oleochemical company is looking for a Continuous Improvement Coordinator in Port Klang. In this role, you will drive initiatives to implement continuous improvement methods, coordinate project efforts, and promote a culture of improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Lean Six Sigma certification, and extensive experience in related fields. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Pension scheme

Solid medical insurance

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of working experience in the related field is ideal.
• Proven experience in leading continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Work with management to find process improvements.
• Develop, optimize, and enforce best practices.

Skills

LEAN

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Black / Green Belt certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR at Selangor Halal Hub Pulau Indah Industrial Park Se, Lot 57 Jalan Sungai Pinang 4 3KS11, Port Klang, 42920, Malaysia. Permanent contract.

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products, in markets such as cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and more. Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 countries. We are looking for a CI Coordinator to strengthen our department.

As a CI Coordinator, you will implement Continuous Improvement initiatives and projects to realize improvements creating value (EBITDA, cash, avoided costs, HSE, CSR) and install and nurture a continuous improvement culture.

Responsibilities

• Follow health, safety, environment, and housekeeping rules; identify risks and take corrective actions
• Work with management to find and prioritize opportunities for process and method improvements
• Turn improvement ideas into action plans or projects and ensure they meet goals, timelines, and budgets
• Use Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.) to coordinate and implement initiatives
• Support and coach colleagues (green/yellow belts) in continuous improvement activities
• Develop, optimize, and enforce best practices, procedures, and methods across departments
• Lead task forces, encourage collaboration, and align best practices with other plants
• Organize communication and training to build support and ensure smooth change implementation
• Collect and analyze data, measure results, validate savings with Controlling, and report to management
• Share knowledge and provide training on Continuous Improvement tools and techniques
• Promote continuous improvement culture (AIC, 5S, SOPs, DMAIC, OEE, Kaizen, etc.) and ensure application
• Keep skills and expertise updated and share knowledge with colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Lean Six Sigma Black / Green Belt certified
• 5 to 8 years of working experience in the related field is ideal for this position
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proven experience in leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization
• Must be willing to work in Pulau Indah, Port Klang

Next to your skills

Your benefits:

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and pension scheme, along with an impressive range of numerous benefits with a solid medical insurance health plan that you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 7.7 billion euro across 18 countries in 2024. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model. Avril and its 8,400 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way. Avril site: avril.com

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.