Executive / Engineer - Process Improvement 1

Hartalega; Sepang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to enhance operational efficiency using Lean Manufacturing principles. The role involves maintaining high-quality production systems, leading training, and implementing innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing setup. You will be a part of a creative team focused on delivering business transformation results and continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits and incentives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead change and deliver business transformation results.
• Strong skills in statistical methods and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems for production goals.
• Research and develop innovative solutions to improve processes.
• Lead problem-solving efforts to enhance quality and reduce costs.

Skills

Process improvement skills

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Familiarity with Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)

Ability to lead change

Solid technical skills using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Leading Growth Through Innovation

As the World's No.1 Nitrile Glove manufacturer, Hartalega is currently in the process of recruiting a diverse pool of talented people across various specialisations and backgrounds. You will enjoy exceptional benefits and incentives, as well as a well‑defined path for career success.

Hartalega is made up of a tight‑knit, passionate and highly skilled set of individuals. From our top executives to our line technicians, we are all proud to be part of an elite group responsible for revolutionising the glove‑making industry.

Job Description

The incumbent is responsible for leveraging Lean Manufacturing methodology, planning and executing process overhaul and/or upgrade programs for the organisation. Facilitate a team of employees and coordinate and implement improvement initiatives across the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems to enable production to meet the objective of High Quality, Cost Effectiveness and On Time Delivery (QCD).
• To research new manufacturing technology and develop innovative solutions to improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Responsible for the support and integration of continuous improvement efforts at the site, which includes driving existing efforts to meet productivity targets.
• Plan and coordinate training for others who will support the execution of continuous improvement strategies and tools.
• Lead problem‑solving efforts to improve quality and eliminate waste/cost of poor performance at each plant.
• Apply statistical methods and analysis to improve process capability, reduce process variation and optimise breakthrough performance.
• Design, drive and perform operational analysis of the manufacturing processes.
• Identify key elements of process improvement and partner with process owners to deliver sustainable and repeatable change; prepare improvement indexes and related reports.
• Function as a process improvement expert regarding tasks, projects and operations.
• Network and share best practice with other locations.
• Conduct regular and periodic audits with regard to improvement projects.
• The role will take responsibility for coaching, training, baseline and transferring best practices internally.
• Any other task given by superior.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, preferably in Industrial, Process, Mechanical or Manufacturing.
• Minimum 1–2 years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferably familiar with Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) projects.
• Process improvement skills with prior continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead change and motivate at all levels within the organisation and deliver business transformation results.
• Solid technical skills using PowerPoint, Excel, Word and AutoCAD.

Additional Company Information

Registration No. 75398-K

Company Size More than 5000 Employees

Average Processing Time Industry 21 days Manufacturing / Production