Lean Transformation Lead

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

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