Process Improvement Engineer

SUPER UNIART INDUSTRIES (M) SDN. BHD.; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SUPER UNIART INDUSTRIES (M) SDN BHD, a Malaysian plastic manufacturer founded in 1983 in Malacca, seeks a Process Improvement Lead. You will partner with engineering, production, quality and business teams to identify wastes, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and implement standardized workflows to raise efficiency and quality.

Requirements include 4–5 years in process improvement, strong Kaizen knowledge, ERP/MES experience, and solid communication and project management skills to lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering; master’s preferred.
• 4–5 years in process improvement or operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen; certification preferred.
• Experience with process mapping, root cause analysis, and statistical tools.
• ERP/MES, automation or digital process tools experience.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data for insights.
• Collaborate to design and implement standardized workflows.
• Drive automation and digitalization to boost efficiency.
• Develop KPIs and monitor progress against objectives.
• Support change management and training activities.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis tools

ERP / MES / automation tools

Analytical & problem-solving

Project management

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial/ mechanical/ manufacturing engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP / MES systems

Automation tools

Statistical software

Job description

This role works cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and business teams to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and ensure sustainable improvements aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluate existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.

Collect, analyse, and interpret process data to develop insights and recommend data-driven solutions.

Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement standardized workflows, procedures, and best practices.

Drive automation and digitalization initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor progress against improvement objectives.

Support change management activities to ensure adoption and sustainability of new processes.

Provide training and coaching to teams on process improvement tools and techniques.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while implementing improvements.

Document processes, improvements, and project outcomes for organizational learning.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (master’s degree a plus).

Proven 4-5 years’ experience in process improvement, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles.

Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar improvement methodologies (certification preferred).

Proficiency in process mapping, root cause analysis, and statistical analysis tools.

Experience with ERP/MES systems, automation, or digital process tools preferred.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Ability to work independently and drive initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

SUPER UNIART INDUSTRIES (M) SDN BHD is a Malaysian Plastic Manufacturer that specializes in manufacturing of plastic products, established in the year 1983 at Malacca, Malaysia.

We have vast experience since 1980s as one of the leading plastic packaging manufacturer to provide the best service and high quality products to our customers.

We have grown leaps and bounds from our humble beginnings to produce a diverse range of plastic products for Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Consumer and Industrial applications within an area of 2 acres with built-up area of approximately 6,300m2.

Our company is certified with IS0 9001:2015 and we have Clean Rooms certified according to ISO 14644 standards facilities for our pharmaceutical products.

Our customer base ranges from SMEs to Multi-National Companies in various industries of Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Consumer and Industrial in Malaysia. We also export to countries within Asia.

SUPER UNIART INDUSTRIES (M) SDN BHD is a Malaysian Plastic Manufacturer that specializes in manufacturing of plastic products, established in the year 1983 at Malacca, Malaysia.

We have vast experience since 1980s as one of the leading plastic packaging manufacturer to provide the best service and high quality products to our customers.

We have grown leaps and bounds from our humble beginnings to produce a diverse range of plastic products for Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Consumer and Industrial applications within an area of 2 acres with built-up area of approximately 6,300m2.

Our company is certified with IS0 9001:2015 and we have Clean Rooms certified according to ISO 14644 standards facilities for our pharmaceutical products.

Our customer base ranges from SMEs to Multi-National Companies in various industries of Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Consumer and Industrial in Malaysia. We also export to countries within Asia.

SUPER UNIART INDUSTRIES (M) SDN BHD is a Malaysian Plastic Manufacturer that specializes in manufacturing of plastic products, established in the year 1983 at Malacca, Malaysia.

We have vast experience since 1980s as one of the leading plastic packaging manufacturer to provide the best service and high quality products to our customers.

We have grown leaps and bounds from our humble beginnings to produce a diverse range of plastic products for Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Consumer and Industrial applications within an area of 2 acres with built-up area of approximately 6,300m2.

Our company is certified with IS0 9001:2015 and we have Clean Rooms certified according to ISO 14644 standards facilities for our pharmaceutical products.

Our customer base ranges from SMEs to Multi-National Companies in various industries of Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Consumer and Industrial in Malaysia. We also export to countries within Asia.