CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST II

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Tanauan; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. seeks a TEOA Analyst to drive Lean maturity and operational excellence at our Tanauan, Philippines site. You will lead TEOA deployment, value stream optimization, and data-driven performance management across operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, and finance.

This role emphasizes influence without direct authority and cross-functional collaboration. You will develop roadmaps, facilitate Kaizen events, analyze data, and deliver actionable improvements with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Operational Excellence.
• Experience leading Lean projects, Kaizen events, and value stream transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of TEOA principles, tools, standards, and management systems across the site.
• Develop and review annual TEOA and Lean maturity roadmaps.
• Facilitate site assessments, gap analyses, and closure of actions.
• Monitor progress and provide status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping, current-state analysis, and future-state design.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional problem solving.
• Apply Lean tools such as standard work, visual management, 5S, Kanban, and quick changeover.
• Identify constraints and flow opportunities across processes.
• Analyze performance and drive initiatives improving lead time, delivery, inventory, and quality.
• Build and manage a pipeline of improvement projects aligned with goals.
• Track impact and sustain improvements through standard work.
• Develop dashboards and structured performance reviews.
• Deliver Lean training and coaching; promote Lean culture.

Skills

Lean principles

Value stream management

Structured problem solving

Project management

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Stakeholder influence

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

Power BI

Manufacturing analytics

Job description

Job Summary

The TEOA Analyst serves as an individual contributor and site subject matter expert for TE Operational Advantage (TEOA), Lean Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence. The role drives TEOA deployment, Lean maturity advancement, value stream transformation, productivity improvement, and data-driven performance management across the site.

Working through influence rather than direct people management, the TEOA Analyst partners with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and support functions to translate business priorities into sustainable improvement initiatives and measurable operational results.

Job Responsibilities

• TEOA System Deployment and Governance
• Lead the deployment and sustainment of TEOA principles, tools, standards, and management systems across the site.
• Support the development, execution, and periodic review of the annual site TEOA and Lean maturity roadmap.
• Facilitate site assessments, gap analyses, readiness reviews, and closure of improvement actions.
• Monitor implementation progress and provide clear status, risks, and recommendations to site leadership.
• Lean Transformation and Value Stream Excellence
• Lead Value Stream Mapping, current-state analysis, future-state design, and transformation planning.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and cross-functional problem-solving activities.
• Apply Lean tools such as standard work, visual management, daily management, 5S, pull systems, Kanban, quick changeover, problem solving, and waste elimination.
• Identify constraints and flow opportunities across manufacturing and supporting processes.
• Operational Performance and Cost Improvement
• Analyze site performance and lead initiatives that improve manufacturing lead time, on-time delivery, productivity, inventory performance, quality, and conversion cost.
• Build and manage a prioritized pipeline of improvement projects aligned with annual operating and financial goals.
• Track business impact, validate benefits with relevant stakeholders, and ensure improvements are sustained through standard work and ownership.
• Analytics, Reporting, and Management Systems
• Develop and maintain dashboards, visual management systems, and structured performance reviews.
• Analyze operational data, trends, and root causes to generate actionable recommendations.
• Support Tier meetings, accountability reviews, escalation processes, and action tracking.
• Prepare concise project updates and leadership presentations.
• Capability Development and Lean Culture
• Deliver or coordinate TEOA and Lean training, coaching, and knowledge-transfer activities.
• Coach project teams and functional partners in the practical application of Lean tools and structured problem solving.
• Support the development of site Lean capability and certification pathways.
• Promote a culture in which employees identify waste, solve problems, implement improvements, and update standards.
• Cross-Functional and Strategic Project Leadership
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional improvement projects without direct authority over project members.
• Define project scope, milestones, risks, resources, governance, and sustainment plans.
• Partner with TEOA networks to share best practices and support broader initiatives.
• Act as an internal process, productivity, and cost-improvement consultant to site stakeholders.

Qualifications And Skills Required

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or another relevant engineering or technical field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean projects, Kaizen events, and value stream transformation activities.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct reporting authority.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Lean principles, value stream management, structured problem solving, and project management.
• Strong data-analysis capability and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI or similar visualization tools is an advantage.
• Ability to connect operational metrics with productivity, cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and customer outcomes.
• Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically, execute tactically, manage multiple priorities, and deliver measurable results.
• Fluent spoken and written English and local language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an advantage.
• TEOA Practitioner / Lean Expert capability, or an equivalent advanced Lean certification, is preferred.
• Experience with Lean maturity assessments, SAP, MES, Power BI, or manufacturing analytics systems is an advantage.

Job Overview

Drives the implementation of programs and projects to improve products and processes and develops deployment plans.

Job Requirements

• Leading the project for specific sites, developing the value stream maps, executing the implementation plans for the particular sites, and aligning them to the overall business strategy.
• Monitoring the progress of the plans, leveraging the lean tools and methodologies to improve the processes, and evaluating the implementation plans.
• Training and educating team in lean, six sigma methodologies and associated tools to implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
• Achieving consistency and standardization across the functions, coordinating the value stream initiatives, and facilitating the kaizen events in their respective sites.

What Your Background Should Look Like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional level experience

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork