Operational Excellence Expert

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology group is seeking an Operational Excellence Expert in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The role focuses on leading Lean initiatives, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement across the organization. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/ Production and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong project management skills and proficiency in Excel are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Lean consultant or process improvement project lead.
• Good knowledge of Lean principles and tools.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Coordinate and coach Lean Practitioners across departments.
• Analyze current processes to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Lean principles

Project management

Communication skills

Excel (Pivot, VBA)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing / Production

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Operational Excellence Expert to lead and support our journey towards continuous improvement and sustainable performance. In this role, you will drive impactful Lean initiatives, coach cross-functional teams, and help foster a culture of excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

• The Operational Excellence Expert is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization by applying Lean principles and methodologies.
• Coordinate and coach a network of Lean Practitioners and collaborates with cross-functional departments to implement process improvements and foster a culture of operational excellence.
• The position plays a key role in aligning improvement projects with strategic business goals and ensuring sustainable performance enhancements.
• Lead and support the implementation of Lean projects across departments.
• Analyze and evaluate current processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement optimized solutions.
• Detect and eliminate waste using Lean principles and tools.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance within the team.
• Coordinate and coach cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve KPIs to track the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Systematically document processes, results, and best practices; ensure standardization and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to communicate Lean principles and promote awareness across the organization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align improvement efforts with business objectives.
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior management.

Qualifications

• Your profile: Possess Bachelor’s Degree with in Manufacturing / Production with professional Lean Production or Lean Administrative certification.
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a Lean consultant in supervising role or process improvement project lead.
• Good knowledge and experience in Lean principles and tools.
• Experience in project management and able to work in interdisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent knowledge in Excel (Pivot, VBA).
• Excellent communication skills and command in English and Malay
• High sense of responsibility.

How to apply

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About Körber

We are Körber – an international technology group with around 13,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: we turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape technological change. In our Business Areas Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies, we deliver products, solutions and services that inspire and create added value for customers. We build ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group.