Senior Lean Coach

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Lean transformation professional to drive value stream improvements and develop cross-functional collaboration across sites. You will coach teams, lead Kaizen events, and embed Lean practices to reduce throughput time and improve efficiency.

You will also mentor lean leaders, align with the Lean culture, and work with finance to capture project impacts within Jabil’s business processes. This role emphasizes coaching and continuous improvement across global teams.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze financial impact of improvement projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills demonstrated across teams.
• Consistent track record of self-driven skill development and learning.
• Experience writing routine reports and presenting to groups.
• Gen knowledge of Lean Manufacturing fundamentals and principles.
• Advanced PC skills and familiarity with Jabil software packages.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Proficiency with Lean tools and cross-regional knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream alignment with Lean vision and strategy.
• Coach teams in Kaizen events, Blitzes, and Lean projects across value streams.
• Develop a network for sharing best practices and using eKaizen.
• Ensure sustainability and governance of Lean programs with strong safety culture.

Skills

Cost savings analysis

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Report writing

Lean Manufacturing

PC skills / Jabil software

Reading & interpretation

Lean tools proficiency

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bronze Certification

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides Lean expertise and guidance through the development, documentation, implementation, and validation of focused and sustainable value stream transformation. Will facilitate building of synergies across a specific value stream to enable cross-functional collaboration and best practices sharing and implementation. Provide coaching and development opportunities to strengthen overall capabilities of a value stream. Engrain process excellence improvement energy and capabilities within the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Value Stream Alignment with Lean Vision and Strategy:
   • Work closely with the Lean Six Sigma Manager to introduce and sustain a Lean culture into a value stream
   • Provide coaching and support on value stream design sessions, project identification, and prioritization
   • Monitor, coach, and continuously improve Value Stream transformation initiatives to ensure continuous and aggressive throughput time reduction
2. 2. Building a Lean Production System and Lean Culture:
   • Be a leader, mentor and coach towards integration of Lean principles, values, philosophies and tools for driving continuous improvement through Kaizen Events along a value stream
   • Work with value stream owners to create a system to ensure people development through value stream focused Kaizen Events, Blitzes, and Lean projects
   • Develop a best practice sharing internal network supported by the use of eKaizen
   • Responsible for the Lean Shop Floor Series
   • A coach and active facilitator in Bronze Certification projects and mentoring sessions
   • Be an active participant in the Lean Silver Certification
   • Lead by example and model the desired behaviors and values
   • Foster respect for people and humility through mentoring and coaching through the site’s Lean journey
   • Encourage risk taking and experimentation using the scientific method
   • Maintain proficiency in the latest Lean approaches
   • Align with the local Lean rewards & recognition program
   • Align with Finance to bring the impact of projects that are part of Lean program into Jabil’s financial processes
3. 3. System Measurement and Feedback
   • Responsible for value stream transformation metrics and data integrity within eKaizen
   • Ensure the Lean Index Assessment is being used to measure and enhance value stream transformation
   • Leverage factory floor knowledge and employee feedback propose improvements to Lean Six Sigma Managers
4. 4. Ensure Program and Cultural Sustainability
   • Develop and mentor lean leaders to facilitate and lead Kaizen Events
   • Support Lean Six Sigma Managers to propose and develop a strategies in support of the standardization of effectiveness of the sites Lean program
   • Anticipate and meet/exceed customer expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively
   • Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position.
   • Comply and follow all procedures within the company security and ethics policies.
   • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Skilled in financial project cost savings analysis
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Track record showing continual improvement of personal skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Understand the fundamentals and principles of Lean Manufacturing
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Be proficient in lean tools and processes to coordinate and share knowledge on a regional and global scale

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 to 2 years experience as QE, IE, Planner, Line Manager or equivalent position
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline preferred
• Bronze Certified by Jabil or by recognized organizations in the industry (e.g. ASQ, SME, Shingo Prize)
• Project and facilitation experience in a heavily matrixed environment
• Experience in change management, project management, and financial management
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

Equip with IE background and have knowledge in time study, Line balancing Chart (LBR) and resource calculation

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accessibility Accommodation

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to ••••@Jabil.com with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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Jabil is a global manufacturing company with over 140,000 employees across 100 locations in 25+ countries. While we’re not a household name, we make products for 300 of the world’s biggest brands in industries like healthcare, packaging, smartphones, automotive, and home appliances. At Jabil, we aim to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We leverage extensive market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and global supply chain insights to drive success for leading brands and create a positive impact for our people, communities, and the environment.

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