Manager, Continuous Improvement

FGV Holdings Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agribusiness company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to develop and implement strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and quality across its operations. The role involves leading cross-functional Lean Six Sigma initiatives, conducting process assessments, and providing mentorship to project teams. Candidates should have a strong background in process improvement methodologies and data analysis. This position is crucial for driving efficiency and sustainability within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic Continuous Improvement roadmap.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives for cost reduction and productivity enhancement.
• Conduct analysis to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Establish governance structures for continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive initiatives that enhance process efficiency and decision-making.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Data analysis

Digitalization

Mentorship

Job description

FGV Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading global agri‑business and the world’s largest producer of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). FGV’s operations stretch across more than 10 countries in Asia, the Middle East, North America and Europe, and are focused on three main business sectors namely Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. FGV is the world’s third biggest oil palm plantation operator, has the world’s largest bulking and storage facilities for vegetable oil and is Malaysia’s top refined sugar producer.

In line with our business expansion, we would like to invite qualified candidates to fill the following position at FGV Plantations (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd:

Job Description

1. Develop and implement the Group‑wide Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with FGV’s strategic objectives.
2. Lead cross‑functional Lean Six Sigma initiatives to deliver cost reduction, waste elimination, productivity improvement, and quality enhancement.
3. Conduct process assessments, value stream mapping, and root‑cause analysis to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
4. Establish CI governance structures, including project pipeline prioritization, tracking mechanisms, performance dashboards, and sustainability controls.
5. Drive digitalization and automation initiatives that enhance process efficiency and decision‑making.
6. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to project teams, including coaching on problem‑solving tools, statistical analysis, and structured methodologies.
7. Standardize processes, SOPs, and workflow improvements across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
8. Deliver continuous improvement capability building programmes (Lean, Kaizen, Green Belt training).
9. Support senior management with analytical insights, scenario modelling, cost‑benefit analysis, and data‑driven recommendations.
10. Ensure sustainability of improvements through monitoring systems, audits, and performance reviews.