Lean Coach

MeHow Medical (M) Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mehow Medical (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement leader to drive Lean initiatives on the shop floor. You will lead Kaizen events, coach teams, and sustain GMP-aligned improvements across production lines.

The role focuses on OEE, cycle time, scrap reduction, and cost savings, with close collaboration across production, engineering, quality, maintenance and finance. Strong Lean Six Sigma expertise and the ability to mentor engineers are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results on the shop floor.
• Experience in GMP/quality systems and cost-improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events and structured improvement projects (PDCA/DMAIC) to improve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coach engineers, supervisors, and Green Belts on Lean and problem-solving methodologies.
• Own and drive CI projects on the shopfloor with a rolling pipeline of actions and regular progress reports.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Finance to implement practical solutions.
• Drive improvement of Lean KPIs like OEE, cycle time, scrap and defect rate.
• Lead optimization of assembly and injection moulding processes using root cause analysis and SMED.
• Support and lead CAPA investigations and customer complaints using GMP-compliant methods.
• Ensure sustainability through standardization, documentation, training, and audits.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin

Job description

Lead Kaizen events and structured improvement projects (PDCA / DMAIC) to achieve measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and delivery.

Coach and mentor engineers, supervisors, and Green Belts on Lean and problem-solving methodologies through hands‑on application at the production line level.

EnsureLeanpracticesareembeddedintodailymanagementanddecision‑makingprocesses.

AchievementofannualLeansavingstarget(costreduction,productivitygains,wasteelimination).

Own and drive CI projects on the shopfloor, maintain a rolling pipeline of improvement actions, and regularly report progress and results to management.

Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Finance to identify improvement opportunities and implement practical, compliant solutions.

Drive improvement of key Lean performance indicators such as OEE, cycle time, scrap, defect rate, and line efficiency.

Lead optimization of assembly and injection moulding processes through root cause analysis, standard work, line balancing, SMED, and visual management.

Support and lead failure analysis, customer complaints, and CAPA investigations using data‑driven and GMP/FCM‑compliant solutions.

Support cost improvement initiatives by identifying waste reduction and efficiency opportunities; track savings and benefits.

Ensure sustainability of improvements through standardization, documentation, training, and follow‑up audits, in compliance with GMP and Food Contact Manufacturing requirements.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior CI / manufacturing / industrial engineers.

Perform other duties as required by business needs.

Requirements:

Minimum 10 years of working experience in Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt Certification

Experienced in data analysis and problem‑solving, with a strong proficiency in Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.

Ability to solve complex problems and make correct and timely decisions.

Exhibit demonstrated leadership & organizational skills.

Ability to operate in a virtual, task‑driven, detail & results‑oriented, multi‑cultural, multi‑faceted, highly matrix‑management environment.

Willingness to take on new challenges and directions as business environment changes.

Well‑versed in communicating in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin*, with the ability to effectively liaise with team members in China.

Mehow has always focused on providing one‑stop services to the world’s leading medical device manufacturers. We have rich experience in the production of liquid silicone rubber (LSR), plastic and LSR/thermoplastic two‑component products. Mehow headquarter is in Shenzhen, China. First factory was set up in Shenzhen in year 2010. The first oversea factory was set up in Penang, Malaysia in year 2016.

With strong production and technical knowledge, Mehow has achieved seamless integration with customer projects, from conceptual design, production engineering, prototyping, to finished product assembly. Through continuous improvement and upgrading of our strength, we continue to provide customers with high value‑added services and highly rigorous process control to meet customers’ constant pursuit of high quality. Through close cooperation with customers in all aspects, we have achieved shorter time‑to‑market, reduced project management risk and better cost control for customers.

Mehow can better embrace the ever‑changing and higher‑end market demand by accumulating a large amount of experience and improving production and technical strength. We always adhere to and operate in accordance with the requirements of ISO9001 & ISO13485 system, ensuring every process is effectively controlled, and doing the best to provide customers with high quality products.

Mehow has always focused on providing one‑stop services to the world’s leading medical device manufacturers. We have rich experience in the production of liquid silicone rubber (LSR), plastic and LSR/thermoplastic two‑component products. Mehow headquarter is in Shenzhen, China. First factory was set up in Shenzhen in year 2010. The first oversea factory was set up in Penang, Malaysia in year 2016.

With strong production and technical knowledge, Mehow has achieved seamless integration with customer projects, from conceptual design, production engineering, prototyping, to finished product assembly. Through continuous improvement and upgrading of our strength, we continue to provide customers with high value‑added services and highly rigorous process control to meet customers’ constant pursuit of high quality. Through close cooperation with customers in all aspects, we have achieved shorter time‑to‑market, reduced project management risk and better cost control for customers.

Mehow can better embrace the ever‑changing and higher‑end market demand by accumulating a large amount of experience and improving production and technical strength. We always adhere to and operate in accordance with the requirements of ISO9001 & ISO13485 system, ensuring every process is effectively controlled, and doing the best to provide customers with high quality products.

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