Processes & Applications Advisor (Continuous Improvement)

Celestica; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Processes & Applications Advisor to drive continuous improvement across the global SCM ecosystem. You will bridge global strategy and site operations, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and IT solutions to design future-ready processes.

Lead CI initiatives, mentor staff, and influence stakeholders to achieve operational excellence. You will architect end-to-end e-Business solutions and collaborate with IT, customers, and suppliers to deliver standardized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in CI and global supply chain or systems integration.
• Black/Green belt Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Proven ability to lead structured discovery workshops and align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of global manufacturing, MRP architectures, logistics and supply chain metrics.
• Strong IT concepts, databases, and integrated enterprise applications.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and model process improvements.
• Experience in training and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma to improve processes across sites.
• Participate in the global CI community to share insights and standardize practices.
• Facilitate requirement workshops translating needs into technical specifications.
• Architect end-to-end e-Business solutions linking Celestica, customers, and suppliers.
• Advise IT partners to deploy integrated business applications.
• Oversee data-monitoring protocols to ensure compliance with corporate frameworks.
• Advise executives on constraints, risk mitigation, and optimization plans based on data.
• Guide and develop department analysts to elevate competencies and drive projects.
• Develop training frameworks and certification programs for regional rollouts.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Facilitation

Change management

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Management

Tools

ERP systems

Database workflows

Enterprise applications

Job description

Processes & Applications Advisor (Continuous Improvement)

As a Processes & Applications Advisor, you are a strategic specialist who serves as the bridge between global supply chain strategy and daily site operations. You will focus on supporting operations and driving continuous improvement (CI) and process optimization across our global SCM ecosystem. Tackling problems of diverse scope, you will apply your expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, supply chain operations, and IT systems to design future-ready processes. This role offers high autonomy, requiring you to lead project teams, mentor staff, and influence stakeholders to ensure global operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement (CI) initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma frameworks to drive process efficiency across single or multiple manufacturing sites

Participate in the global CI community to share insights, capture operational lessons learned, and document standardized best practices across the organization

Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops to align global business objectives with site-specific manufacturing workflows and translate user needs into technical specifications

Architect end-to-end e-Business solutions to streamline transactional data and deliver collaborative solutions between Celestica, Customer, and Supplier teams

Consult with Information Technology (IT) partners as a designated specialist to deploy integrated business applications aligned with Celestica procurement procedures

Oversee process governance by collaborating with IT to implement automated data-monitoring protocols that ensure operational alignment with corporate compliance frameworks

Advise executive leadership on systemic process constraints, risk-mitigation strategies, and actionable optimization plans based on rigorous data analysis

Guide and develop department business analysts to elevate technical competencies, resolve system defects, and drive independent project execution

Develop strategic training frameworks and certification programs tailored to regional needs to ensure seamless system rollouts, specifically targeting procurement and quotation applications

Leverage scalable training methodologies, including computer-assisted modules, to streamline the learning process and support change-management initiatives

Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Management, or an equivalent combination of education and related industry experience;

6 to 10 years of progressive professional experience focusing heavily on continuous improvement and process optimization within a global supply chain or systems integration environment.

Demonstrated command of Lean, Six Sigma, and specialized process optimization methodologies and measurement systems. Black/Green belt lean six sigma certification is preferred.

Proven capability in leading structured discovery workshops, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and defining system integration criteria

Comprehensive understanding of global business environments, manufacturing business operations, material planning, order entry, MRP architectures, logistics, and supply chain financial metrics

Strong knowledge of IT concepts, complex database workflows, and integrated enterprise application design

Exceptional facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to resolve complex challenges through organizational influence

Ability to isolate, evaluate, and resolve intricate process or system failures using financial, analytical, and statistical modeling tools

Strong capability to evaluate, prioritize, and problem-solve a variety of complex tasks to ensure timely and accurate execution

Competency in adult education techniques and instructional methodologies required to deliver technical training programs

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica Inc. is a global leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. We enable major brands to launch complex products in markets like Aerospace, Defense, HealthTech, and Industrial, driving a smarter, sustainable future.

In 2023, Celestica expanded its footprint with a new Design Centre in Penang, Malaysia. This strategic hub collaborates with our global engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Hardware Platform Solutions. The Penang team focuses on next-gen Networking, Storage, and Server technologies to power Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Edge, and 5G deployments worldwide.

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica Inc. is a global leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. We enable major brands to launch complex products in markets like Aerospace, Defense, HealthTech, and Industrial, driving a smarter, sustainable future.

In 2023, Celestica expanded its footprint with a new Design Centre in Penang, Malaysia. This strategic hub collaborates with our global engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Hardware Platform Solutions. The Penang team focuses on next-gen Networking, Storage, and Server technologies to power Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Edge, and 5G deployments worldwide.