Site Continuous Improvement Leader

GKN Automotive; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Penang is looking for an individual to enhance personal capabilities and identify improvements in manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include drafting project reports, managing small-scale projects, and continuous professional development through training and networking. Candidates need to be proactive about process optimization and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Participating in assessment and development planning activities.
• Gaining or maintaining external professional accreditation.
• Identifying shortcomings in manufacturing processes.
• Implementing innovative processes for continuous improvement.
• Delivering small- or medium-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing personal capabilities through formal and informal training.
• Delivering improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Drafting project review reports and presentations.
• Contributing to a network of people and ideas.

Job description

Personal Capability Building

• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Manufacturing Methods/Processes Development

• Identify shortcomings in existing manufacturing processes, systems, and procedures; deliver straightforward improvements to manufacturing processes and methods with guidance from a more senior colleague.

Continuous Improvement

• Review existing operations in a major area of work and implement innovation processes to generate new ideas and ensure the required continuous improvement outcomes are delivered.

Procedural Improvement

• Improve and develop procedures by giving feedback on what works and what doesn\'t, suggesting and implementing improvements to procedures and processes.

Improvement/Innovation

• Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems, and procedures, then deliver a plan for a small element of a change management program with guidance from a project/program manager.

Project Management

• Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.

Project Reporting and Review

• Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information, commentary, and recommendations, to support the review process and enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change.

Network of Influence

• Demonstrate understanding of the value of networking by participating in and contributing to a network of people, technologies, and ideas both inside and outside the company.