Continuous Improvement Engineer

Newell Brands; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive safety and productivity enhancements. This role involves leading the implementation of the LSO PAC System, conducting loss analysis, and supporting strategic initiatives across multiple plants. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on problem-solving and process optimization. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and teamwork, and make a significant impact in a high-performance culture. If you're passionate about driving change and fostering organizational capability, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in TPM, Lean, or similar Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Green Belt certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of LSO PAC System focusing on safety and productivity.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and conduct loss analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Continuous Improvement methodologies

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Industrial Engineering BSc

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Job ID: 4956

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with an iconic brand portfolio including Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, and Sharpie, with 25,000 employees worldwide. Our high-performance culture, curiosity, and talented people drive our success, guided by our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Responsibilities And Tasks

1. Lead the implementation of the LSO PAC System, focusing on problem-solving and process optimization in workplace safety, product quality, productivity, and equipment reliability, ensuring safety standards are met. Achieve performance goals through PEAK LSO PAC deployment.
2. Establish, update, and monitor the LSO PACs implementation plan; escalate challenges to the Senior CI Manager. Conduct regular progress reviews.
3. Update LSO PACs health status monthly via Ignition-PEAK Metric.
4. Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to build organizational capability, ensuring adherence to DMAIC and stage-gate processes.
5. Conduct loss analysis with stakeholders, identify high-value initiatives, and develop implementation plans aligned with business needs biannually.
6. Train, coach, and consult LSO System Owners and Kaizen leaders through workshops, discussions, reviews, and Gemba activities.
7. Validate Project Charter data periodically with relevant departments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
8. Lead communication of CI projects and best practices internally and globally, including publications and reviews.
9. Maintain monthly LSO PACs dashboards, including Project Management Board, Skills Matrix, Action Tracker, and Project Savings.
10. Assist in PEAK implementation at Ipoh and Penang plants and support strategic initiatives.
11. Prioritize safety in all projects, addressing machinery, ergonomics, and standardization issues.

Requirements

1. Industrial Engineering BSc or equivalent.
2. Minimum 5 years experience in TPM, Lean, or similar Continuous Improvement methodologies.
3. Green Belt certification is advantageous.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and statistical analysis.
5. Project management experience, automation knowledge is a plus.
6. People-oriented, capable of working across organizational levels.

Skills & Abilities

1. Motivational, developmental, and communicative skills.
2. Ability to work from execution to shop floor.
3. Strong analytical, influencing, and communication skills.
4. Creative, flexible, and solution-oriented.
5. Excellent time management and leadership qualities.