Senior Kaizen & Lean Transformation Lead

Proton; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Kaizen to lead quality and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will implement Lean methodologies, drive systematic problem-solving, and cultivate a Kaizen culture across the organization. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the automotive industry. This opportunity offers a chance to influence organizational transformation within a passionate team.

Benefits

Opportunity to influence large-scale transformation

Work with a dynamic team committed to excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing, engineering, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage overall Kaizen / CIMO / Industrial Engineering activities.
• Oversee the implementation of Lean tools and techniques including LEAN & 5S.
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities; set SMART goals and design action plans.
• Lead and motivate teams to implement improvements and measure results.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication across teams.

Skills

Kaizen concepts, methods, and tools

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership, coaching, and people development

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar discipline

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Kaizen to lead quality and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will implement Lean methodologies, drive systematic problem-solving, and cultivate a Kaizen culture across the organization. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in the automotive industry. This opportunity offers a chance to influence organizational transformation within a passionate team.