Lean Specialist / Trainer

Rohde & Schwarz; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Lean Management Specialist to lead the development of a lean culture. The role involves driving continuous improvement projects, coaching employees, and conducting Kaizen workshops. Candidates should have a degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in lean implementation. This position offers flexible working hours and attractive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Attractive compensation

Good work-life balance

Career opportunities

Health care

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in lean implementation.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Proactive and self-motivated way of working.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of lean and continuous improvement projects.
• Coach and mentor teams and managers in lean principles.
• Conduct Kaizen workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Lean principles

Process optimization

Communication skills

Training skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Kaizen workshops

5S

Value stream mapping

Job description

This role is to develop RS Lean Management culture at our Malaysia site by driving the execution of lean and continuous improvement projects. The role is to also train and coach employees, driving projects in the areas of operational excellence.

Your tasks

1. Strategic orientation of lean management
2. Develop lean culture, as well as lean tools and methods
3. Advising managers in the introduction process
4. Develop processes and areas with foresight and proactively shape change
5. Conducting and accompanying Kaizen workshops (moderation, training, and coaching)
6. Drive for Kaizen improvement
7. Coaching and mentoring teams and managers in the implementation of lean principles
8. Set Lean impulses and encourage managers to recognize and eliminate waste
9. Creation of training plans and implementation of lean training for managers and employees
10. Conduct regular reviews to check the progress of lean implementation and improve the approach
11. Collaborate with the company's Lean community to share synergies and best practices

Your Qualifications

• Degree or above in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or related Engineering disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of proven implementation experience in lean implementation and process optimization
• Enthusiasm for Lean principles, continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence
• Experience working with a wide range of employees, from operational to managerial, in all functions
• Strong communication and moderation skills
• Strong training and presentation skills to clearly convey Lean concepts
• Proactive and self-motivated way of working to advance projects independently
• Experienced use of various lean methods such as Kaizen workshops, 5S, swimlane/value stream mapping, A3 problem solving, shop floor management
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Six Sigma experience in manufacturing would be an advantage
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Willing & prepared to travel as part of the training and personal exchange with the company-wide lean community

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online with the reference number. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact via LinkedIn or XING.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government, and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

Our offer

• Flexible working hours within framework
• Attractive compensation
• Good work-life balance
• Career opportunities
• Health care
• Global network of technology experts
• High-tech company with excellent products