Lean Coordinator / Practitioner

VAT Group; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group is seeking a strategic Lean Coordinator/Practitioner in Malaysia to drive continuous improvement across site operations. You will lead structured initiatives, translate performance data into actionable improvements, and ensure sustainable results embedded in daily operations.

This role reports as Lean contact at site and collaborates with digital, analytics and industrial engineering teams. Ideal candidates coach operators and leaders in Lean methods, develop Green Belt project

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading structured improvement programs (Kaizen, VSM).
• Ability to translate data into prioritized improvement actions.
• Experience coaching operators and leaders in Lean problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured improvement initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, flow optimization, waste elimination).
• Translate site performance data into prioritized improvement actions.
• Drive measurable impact on productivity, lead time, quality, and cost.

Skills

Lean methods

Problem solving

Coaching

Gemba walks

Tools

Kaizen

VSM

5S

DMAIC

A3

SMED

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Lean Coordinator / Practitioner to champion continuous improvement across our operations.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and deliver structured improvement initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, flow optimization, waste elimination)
• Translate site performance data into prioritized improvement actions
• Drive measurable impact on productivity, lead time, quality, and cost
• Ensure initiatives deliver sustainable results and are embedded into daily operation
• Act as the main Lean contact at site, supporting deployment of Lean principles and tools
• Establish and sustain daily performance management routines (tiered meetings, Gemba, visual management)
• Connect shopfloor performance to structured problem solving and escalation routines
• Support implementation of stable processes (standard work, flow, takt, SMED, 5S)
• Translate digital dashboards and analytics into actionable shopfloor improvements
• Work closely with digital, analytics, and industrial engineering teams

4. Capability Building

• Coach and develop operators, specialists, and leaders in Lean methods and problem-solving
• Support development of Green Belt project pipeline and CI capabilities
• Act as facilitator for structured problem solving (A3, DMAIC, 8D)

5. Governance & Performance Tracking

• Monitor and report Lean performance and project impact (aligned to DarWin / site targets)
• Ensure prioritization of initiatives based on business impact
• Support Lean assessments and ensure adherence to Lean standards.
• Share and implement best practices across CH, RO, MY
• Contribute to harmonized Lean systems and standards across sites
• Collaborate with GIE, Operations Excellence, Quality, SCM, Production leaders

7. Scope & Organizational Context

• The Lean Manager is accountable for local execution and impact delivery, while methods, standards, and governance are defined by Global Industrial Engineering.
• May coordinate or guide local CI resources (e.g. technicians, engineers), depending on site maturity
• Works under functional guidance of Global Continuous Improvement leadership, while operating within local site structure
• Accountable for local execution and impact, in alignment with global Lean governance

8. Key Performance Indicators

• Measurable improvement delivered (productivity, cost, quality, lead time)
• Continuous Improvement pipeline value of projects and successful project execution rate (measurable impact on Cash Flow, P&L, and Cost Avoidance)
• % of initiatives delivering validated and sustainable impact
• Lean maturity improvement (assessment results from externally moderated facilitators e.g. UMS, Kaizen Institute)
• Development of site CI capabilities (Green Belt pipeline of projects)