Director Operational Excellence (Based in Vietnam)

NTI Nanofilm; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 375,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malaysia is seeking an Operation Excellence Director to enhance efficiency across operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in multinational organizations, strong leadership skills, and expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This role involves driving process improvements, conducting data analysis, and facilitating change management. Candidates must be open to relocation to Vietnam and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in operations for multinational companies or fast-growing organizations.
• Proven experience in managing operations and implementing process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills to assess performance data and identify areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations teams towards KPI-driven efficiency improvements.
• Identify and implement process and efficiency improvements.
• Conduct thorough assessment of operational processes and analyze performance data.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Automation proficiency

Education

Degree or Masters in Engineering

Tools

MES systems

Job description

Nanofilm, listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange, is a leading provider of nanotechnology solutions in Asia, featuring its own proprietary technologies. Our products and services are integral to the smooth functioning of many technologies and tools essential to modern life. Our solutions serve as key catalysts, enabling our customers to achieve high value-add advancements in their end-products in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Founded in 1999 as a high-tech spin-off from Nanyang Technological University, we offer surface solutions based on vacuum deposition, including our proprietary Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc (FCVA) technology. Headquartered in Singapore, the company has over 3,000 employees across Singapore, India, Germany, Japan, China, and Vietnam

We aim to achieve technological breakthroughs, redefine the boundaries of material sciences, and develop nanotechnology solutions that enable new end-product possibilities. Our goal is to be a future generation technology-based solutions company, with a vision of our advanced materials and nanoproducts being integrated into the daily lives of consumers worldwide.

Job Purpose

The Operation Excellence Director will lead the Operations teams within the BU towards KPI driven efficiency improvements using all industry related OEE KPIs while having a strong APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, and effective change management process, which will translate eventually to a favorable P/L performance of the BU. Foster a culture of innovation within the organization.

Responsibilities

Process and Efficiency Improvement

• Identify and implement process and efficiency improvements across various processes (end to end) in MLA Lens and Optics manufacturing.

Equipment and Maintenance

• Strong competency in equipment automation and predictive maintenance to drive for systematic downtime improvement while providing fast feedback towards continuous improvement.

Data Analysis

• Conduct thorough assessment of operational processes, collect and analyze performance data, and develop data-driven recommendations for optimization utilizing smart MES systems approach.

Project Management

• Lead cross functional project teams to drive process improvements, ensuring alignment with BU goals and integration into the business processes.

Training and Development

• Design and execute training programs on operation excellence principles, tools and techniques, to build a culture of Kaizen (continuous improvement).

Performance Monitoring

• Establish KPIs and metrics to track the progress and impact of operational excellence initiatives

Change Management

• Facilitate change management process to support operational initiatives jointly with Quality, ensuring compliance while driving for improvements.

Requirements

• Degree or Masters in an Engineering field
• More than 10 years of experience in handling operations for multinational companies or fast-growing organizations
• Proven experience in managing operations (preferably in MLA Lens and Optics) and implementing process improvements.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Hoshin Kanri and other continuous improvement methodologies that are crucial for success in this role.
• Strong automation and systems MES competency.
• Strong analytical skills to assess performance data and identify areas for improvement.
• Proven exposure in managing Industrial Engineering (IE) tasks to beef up OEE KPI in production environment (process vs. layout).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with various teams and drive change within the organization.
• Good at English in both speaking and writing.
• Have a sense of responsibility and high communication and coordination skills, good teamwork
• Open to relocating to Hanoi, Vietnam

Working Location

Nanofab Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Lot CN10, Tan Truong Industrial Zone, Tan Truong Commune, Cam Giang District, Haiduong Province, Vietnam