Head of Business Improvement

Total E&P Malaysia; Pahang; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Malaysia is looking for a Head of Business Improvement to drive operational excellence and lead Lean initiatives. This role requires a Master's degree, Lean Six Sigma certification, and over 10 years of experience in process improvement. You will optimize processes, promote continuous improvement, and implement digitalization opportunities. Your leadership and data analysis skills are essential in monitoring improvements and providing insights to senior leadership, making a significant impact on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• 10+ years of experience in operational excellence and process improvement.
• Experience in automation and digital transformation.
• Proven success in delivering measurable cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives to optimize processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Map and redesign business processes for efficiency.
• Identify digitalization and automation opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for monitoring improvements.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Leadership

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

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Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and leading transformative change? We are seeking a dynamic Head of Business Improvement to champion Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, and data-driven process optimization across TotalEnergies' operations in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives such as Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and root-cause analysis to optimize end-to-end processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by coaching teams on Lean principles and standard work practices.
• Map, evaluate, and redesign business processes to improve flow, reduce lead time, and eliminate non value adding activities.
• Identify digitalization and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and collaborate with IT for implementation.
• Collect and analyze operational data to quantify inefficiencies and potential savings.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor improvements and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Create business cases to quantify ROI and track financial impact of improvement projects.
• Partner with stakeholders to co-create solutions and ensure alignment with corporate strategies.
• Lead improvement projects from scoping through implementation and sustainability using Lean methodologyli>

Candidate Profile

• A Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• 10+ years of experience in operational excellence, business transformation, or process improvement.
• Experience in automation, digital transformation, or workflow optimization (e.g., RPA).
• Proven success in delivering measurable cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Why TotalEnergies?

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our operations, driving efficiency, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a dynamic, stakeholder-driven environment.

EEO Statement

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.