LEAN PRACTITIONER

PEM Fasteners; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

PEM Fasteners in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, seeks a senior Lean/Industrial Engineer to drive and implement Lean and Kaizen initiatives across the plant, aligning with company-wide improvement goals. You will identify waste in processes, collaborate with operations to set targets and actionable plans, coach teams, and develop standardized work to improve efficiency, cost, and product quality.

The role requires CAD/MS Office proficiency and bilingual communication in Bahasa Malaysia, English and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electronics, electrical, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Solid foundation in industrial engineering principles, especially process automation and optimization.
• Proficient in CAD drawing software and MS Office.
• Strong communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin.
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement lean system improvements across operations.
• Identify and eliminate waste in process time, materials, and energy.
• Collaborate with operations teams to set targets and develop actionable plans.
• Coach teams on Lean and Kaizen to achieve lead-time growth.
• Develop standardized work instructions and monitor improvement metrics.

Skills

Lean / Kaizen

Process optimization

Cross-cultural communication

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electronics, electrical, industrial engineering

Tools

CAD drawing software

MS Office

Job description

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Drive and implement company-wide operational system and process improvements in alignment with Lean methodology principles

Identify and eliminate waste across all operational areas (e.g., process time, material, and energy)

Collaborate with operational teams to realize the Lean operational strategies including set targets and develop actionable plans

Analyse and enhance process efficiencies to reduce product costs and improve product quality

Develop and maintain standardized work instructions and processes to ensure consistency and efficiency across operations

Foster and sustain a Lean culture across the organization, promoting continuous improvement

Manage Lean or Kaizen improvement projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery of objectives

Provide coaching and mentorship to teams on Lean and Kaizen processes to achieve company lead-time improvements and growth targets

Ensure continuous tracking and reporting of improvement metrics to monitor and assess the effectiveness of Lean initiatives

Perform additional duties as assigned by Management

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Industrial, or other relevant engineering disciplines

Solid foundation in industrial engineering principles, particularly process automation and optimization

Strong communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin (to liaise with counterparts in the China plant)

Proficient in CAD drawing software and MS Office applications

Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience preferred

Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision