Lean Transformation Leader

VAT Group; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group is seeking a strategic Lean Manager in Batu Kawan, Malaysia, to champion continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The role involves leading structured initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, flow optimization, waste elimination), connecting data to action, and embedding sustainable Lean practices into daily work.

You will mentor operators and leaders, build a Green Belt project pipeline, and collaborate with digital, analytics, and industrial engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading structured improvement initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, flow optimization, waste elimination).
• Coach and develop operators, specialists, and leaders in Lean methods and problem-solving.
• Ability to translate site performance data into prioritized improvement actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement execution and impact delivery across operations.
• Drive measurable improvements in productivity, lead time, quality, and cost.
• Act as main Lean contact at site, supporting deployment of Lean principles and tools.
• Establish and sustain daily performance management routines (tiered meetings, Gemba, visual management).
• Support development of Green Belt project pipeline and CI capabilities.

Skills

Lean management

Kaizen

VSM

DMAIC

8D

A3

5S

Gemba

Job description

VAT Group is seeking a strategic Lean Manager in Batu Kawan, Malaysia, to champion continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The role involves leading structured initiatives (Kaizen, VSM, flow optimization, waste elimination), connecting data to action, and embedding sustainable Lean practices into daily work.

You will mentor operators and leaders, build a Green Belt project pipeline, and collaborate with digital, analytics, and industrial engineering teams.