Senior Executive, Lean

OSK Holdings Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OSK Holdings Berhad is seeking a Lean Six Sigma/CI specialist to support deployment of continuous improvement initiatives across its manufacturing operations in Malaysia. You will collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify waste, reduce variation, and improve productivity through structured problem-solving and data-driven methods.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Quality Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, Lean implementation, quality improvement, industrial engineering, production support, or related operational excellence roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent practical experience is preferred; knowledge of Yellow Belt training, Kaizen facilitation, 5S, standard work, visual management, and basic statistical problem-solving tools will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, waste elimination, process capability, control plans, Gemba walks, and continuous improvement project execution.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret operational data such as cycle time, downtime, scrap, defects, yield, throughput, manpower utilization, and productivity to identify improvement opportunities and validate project benefits.
• Good communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with shopfloor teams, supervisors, engineers, and managers to support change adoption and sustain improvements.
• Hands-on, data-driven, and improvement-focused approach, with strong discipline in problem-solving, follow-through, standardization, and continuous learning within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives across assigned manufacturing areas, production lines, or business functions.
• Conduct process observations, Gemba walks, time studies, value stream mapping, and data collection activities to identify waste, bottlenecks, process variation, defects, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in facilitating Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, root cause analysis sessions, and improvement projects using structured methods such as DMAIC, PDCA, 5 Why, fishbone analysis, Pareto analysis, and A3 thinking.
• Work with production, quality, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and support teams to implement improvement actions that enhance productivity, quality, delivery, safety, cost efficiency, and process stability.
• Develop, update, and support the implementation of standard work, visual management, 5S practices, control plans, check sheets, and performance tracking mechanisms to sustain improvements.
• Track improvement project progress, validate operational benefits, prepare reports, and maintain records related to cost savings, waste reduction, productivity improvement, quality performance, and other key manufacturing KPIs.
• Support training, coaching, and awareness activities for shopfloor employees and cross-functional teams on Lean principles, problem-solving tools, waste identification, and continuous improvement practices.
• Monitor the sustainability of implemented improvements through follow-up audits, performance reviews, control checks, and engagement with process owners to ensure improvements are embedded into daily operations.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Operations Management

Job description

Supports the planning, facilitation, and execution of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. Works closely with operations, production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and support teams to identify waste, reduce variation, improve productivity, strengthen process discipline, and sustain operational excellence through structured problem-solving and data-driven improvement methods.

Job Description :

Support the deployment of Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives across assigned manufacturing areas, production lines, or business functions.

Conduct process observations, Gemba walks, time studies, value stream mapping, and data collection activities to identify waste, bottlenecks, process variation, defects, and improvement opportunities.

Assist in facilitating Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, root cause analysis sessions, and improvement projects using structured methods such as DMAIC, PDCA, 5 Why, fishbone analysis, Pareto analysis, and A3 thinking.

Work with production, quality, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and support teams to implement improvement actions that enhance productivity, quality, delivery, safety, cost efficiency, and process stability.

Develop, update, and support the implementation of standard work, visual management, 5S practices, control plans, check sheets, and performance tracking mechanisms to sustain improvements.

Track improvement project progress, validate operational benefits, prepare reports, and maintain records related to cost savings, waste reduction, productivity improvement, quality performance, and other key manufacturing KPIs.

Support training, coaching, and awareness activities for shopfloor employees and cross-functional teams on Lean principles, problem-solving tools, waste identification, and continuous improvement practices.

Monitor the sustainability of implemented improvements through follow-up audits, performance reviews, control checks, and engagement with process owners to ensure improvements are embedded into daily operations.

Job Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, Lean implementation, quality improvement, industrial engineering, production support, or related operational excellence roles.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent practical experience is preferred; knowledge of Yellow Belt training, Kaizen facilitation, 5S, standard work, visual management, and basic statistical problem-solving tools will be an added advantage.

Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, waste elimination, process capability, control plans, Gemba walks, and continuous improvement project execution.

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret operational data such as cycle time, downtime, scrap, defects, yield, throughput, manpower utilization, and productivity to identify improvement opportunities and validate project benefits.

Good communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with shopfloor teams, supervisors, engineers, and managers to support change adoption and sustain improvements.

Hands-on, data-driven, and improvement-focused approach, with strong discipline in problem-solving, follow-through, standardization, and continuous learning within a manufacturing environment.

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Commercial & Industrial Property Management 1,001-5,000 employees

OSK Holdings Berhad is a conglomerate with diversified business interests in Property Development and Investment, Financial Services, Construction, Industries and Hospitality. Its businesses are conducted via its subsidiaries OSK Property Holdings Bhd, PJ Development Holdings Bhd and OSK Capital Sdn Bhd.

Over the years, OSK Holdings has evolved from a financial services group with a regional presence across ASEAN and Hong Kong into a property and financial services conglomerate with businesses in Malaysia, Vietnam and Australia.

OSK Holdings first started its operations in 1963 as a stock broking company. It subsequently obtained a Universal Broker license in 2001 and was upgraded to an Investment Bank in 2007. In 2012, OSK Holdings sold its investment banking business to RHB Capital Berhad, in a transaction which resulted in OSK Holdings owning approximately 10% of RHB Capital's shares.

In 2015, OSK Holdings Berhad completed the merger exercise with its affiliate companies OSK Property Holdings Berhad and PJ Development Holdings Berhad which resulted in the company owning 99.99% and 89% respectively.

OSK Holdings takes a long term view on all its businesses and seeks to build a dynamic and progressive organisation that is led by people who are of good character, committed and highly skilled in their areas of expertise.

OSK Holdings Berhad is a conglomerate with diversified business interests in Property Development and Investment, Financial Services, Construction, Industries and Hospitality. Its businesses are conducted via its subsidiaries OSK Property Holdings Bhd, PJ Development Holdings Bhd and OSK Capital Sdn Bhd.

Over the years, OSK Holdings has evolved from a financial services group with a regional presence across ASEAN and Hong Kong into a property and financial services conglomerate with businesses in Malaysia, Vietnam and Australia.

OSK Holdings first started its operations in 1963 as a stock broking company. It subsequently obtained a Universal Broker license in 2001 and was upgraded to an Investment Bank in 2007. In 2012, OSK Holdings sold its investment banking business to RHB Capital Berhad, in a transaction which resulted in OSK Holdings owning approximately 10% of RHB Capital's shares.

In 2015, OSK Holdings Berhad completed the merger exercise with its affiliate companies OSK Property Holdings Berhad and PJ Development Holdings Berhad which resulted in the company owning 99.99% and 89% respectively.

OSK Holdings takes a long term view on all its businesses and seeks to build a dynamic and progressive organisation that is led by people who are of good character, committed and highly skilled in their areas of expertise.

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