VOS Continuous Improvement Manager - Senai, Johor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Six Sigma / Lean certifications (preferred)
• 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.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning over 130 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

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