CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER

TE Connectivity Corporation; Tanauan; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive Lean initiatives across the local site in the Philippines. The role requires hands-on leadership in Lean tools, value stream transformation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet performance metrics.

The successful candidate will oversee plant lean planning, support the Lean implementation team, and act as a local Lean subject matter expert. Strong English skills and a track record in continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in engineering or technical field.
• 8+ years working experience, 3+ years as Continuous Improvement manager.
• Experience leading CI and value stream transformation projects.
• Fluent in English; local language communication.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overall manage plant annual lean plan, identifying key improvement priorities to enhance site performance.
• Implement TEOA system in plant and achieve Star level plant through improvement activity.
• Conduct site level workshops and VSM transformation projects with focus on operational excellence.
• Manage plant cost activities, identify/improve/control efficiency, material, labor and overall cost.
• Be a key member of the global lean committee and lead global projects and activities.
• Act as internal process/cost consultant to assist plant manager in solving management issues.
• Provide leadership on lean thinking, lean processing and lean production; promote continuous improvement culture.
• Lead TEOA/lean know-how transfer projects to implement, optimize and solve problems in operation.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Leadership

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY

Work ing with the Lean implementation team to integrate Lean tools into operations as well as drive performance improvement. A ct as the local subject matter expert for the Lean tools and be responsible for all Lean activit ies at the local site. D evelop and conduct the Lean star level plan by driving and monitoring the projects of operation advantage, providing necessary technical support and facilitating cross-functional team to meet the metrics as planned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall manage plant annual lean plan, identifying key improvement priorities to enhance site performance in the eyes of all stakeholders.
• To implement TEOA system in plant and achieve TEOA Star level plant through improvement activity.
• Conduct site level workshops and VSM transformation projects with focus on achieving operational excellence.
• Systematic to manager plant cost activity, identify/improve/control the efficiency, material, labor and be all aspect of the cost viewing. Being responsible for driving conversion productivity.
• Key member of global lean committee, share/provide/lead global projects and activities.
• Take role as internal process/cost consultants, to assistant plant manager solve management issues
• Provide leadership on lean thinking, lean processing and lean production , continue to promote the culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead TEOA / lean know-how transfer projects, to implement, optimize and solve specific problems in operation

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• B.S. Degree in engineering or technical field.
• Minimum 8 years working experiences, 3 years working experiences as Continuous Improvement manager at least. P rofessional experience with focus on production, logistics or industrial engineering is an advantage.
• Previous experience in leading both of continuous improvement activities and value stream transformation projects.
• Good flexibility and can work under pressure
• Demonstrate the ability to lead change, a great team-work player.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills , strong leadership skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically , being result-oriented.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English and local language is essential.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is an advantage

Job Description:

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Continuous Improvement Teams design and implement programs and projects to improve products, services, or processes aligned with business strategies. They coach teams; establish program performance metrics; and establish process excellence supports.

Competencies

Building Effective Teams Motivating Others Managing and Measuring Work Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Job Locations:

Job Country: Philippines

Travel Required: 10% to 25%