VOS Continuous Improvement Manager - Senai, Johor

Vertiv; Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company located in Kulai, Malaysia is seeking a dedicated professional to lead operational initiatives and drive continuous improvement in plant operations. The role requires a strong leader with over 5 years of experience, expertise in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and excellent communication skills. Join a culture focused on safety, integrity, and teamwork to help execute the company’s strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in plant operations or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and local language.

Responsibilities

• Lead VOS steering committee and ensure operational adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Collaborate with the regional VOS leader on strategy deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Change Management

Lean/Six Sigma

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

• Consults and give feedback on the daily activities of VOS coordinators, and their support staff.
• Ensure alignment and adherence to the VOS specs and framework Ensures employees operate within its guidelines.
• Lead the VOS steering committee.
• Accountable for the administration and execution of policies and procedures.
• Decisions have a direct impact on plant operations and customers.
• Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers and peer groups at various management levels.
• Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution.
• Ability to lead change initiatives and drive process excellence.
• Leads/Accountable for facility VOS communications, education and trainings.
• Leads site analysis including baseline of operations and financial analysis and continuous measurement and improvement.
• Partner with the regional VOS leader to develop and deploy VOS strategy.
• Accountable to the rhythm and rigor.
• Right hand to Plant Manager.
• Work with plant manager and Kaizen team leader to define/set appropriate target for improvement and measure progress to targets.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent of 5 plus years’ experience.
• Ability to coach, teach and lead leaders to develop continuous improvement strategies, influence decision making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the plant operations and functions.
• 3 - 5 years or more of hands-on experience in the application of Lean/Six Sigma methods and way of thinking.
• Strong leadership, organizational, project management and inter-personal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in local language and English.
• Strong analytical skills, including the use of statistical modeling techniques, root cause analysis and other tools and methods typically deployed to drive operational improvements.
• Strong experience in applying and coaching change management, behavior coaching and performance management methods.
• Ability to influence and lead in a matrix organization to drive accountably and execution of VOS mindset and activities.
• Previous experience leading teams through change management.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.