Operational Excellence Lead (Lean & Six Sigma)

Advantek Inc.; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantek Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to deploy and sustain CI initiatives across the manufacturing plant, driving efficiency, quality, and a culture of Operational Excellence.

You will implement structured improvement programs, lead Lean Six Sigma projects, and coach teams toward measurable performance gains. The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and statistical tools.

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying various Continuous Improvement techniques and tools, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PDCA, 8D Methodology, 7 QC Tools, SPC, MSA, and FMEA.
• Knowledgeable in Advantek’s Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and manufacturing processes and functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Above-average written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as statistical software such as SAS JMP and Minitab.
• Preferably holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Statistics.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification with at least three years of experience in leading and supervising Continuous Improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Deploys, sustains, and strengthens CI initiatives within the plant and related functions, including programs and projects.
• Monitors the CI Group’s KPIs and initiates interventions to meet targets.
• Facilitates identification of improvement projects and assigns them to teams.
• Supervises project teams, tracks progress, and reports updates to Site Leadership.
• Trains and mentors teams in Lean, Six Sigma, Improvement Kata, and other CI projects.
• Leads and executes moderate to high-impact CI projects within cost, time, and efficiency goals.
• Conducts training on 5S, Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt), Improvement Kata, and problem-solving methods.
• Co-facilitates lean/process improvement workshops to eliminate redundancies and standardize workflows.
• Supports Zero Defect and Quality Improvement Programs for key customers with project facilitation and reporting.
• Assists departments with data analysis and problem-solving as needed.
• Trains and mentors CI Engineer; evaluates performance quarterly and develops improvement plans.
• Adheres to safety policies and participates in planning on policies, procedures, and performance monitoring.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Leadership

Planning

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Statistics

Tools

SAS JMP

Minitab

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

QMS

EMS

Job description

Advantek Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to deploy and sustain CI initiatives across the manufacturing plant, driving efficiency, quality, and a culture of Operational Excellence.

You will implement structured improvement programs, lead Lean Six Sigma projects, and coach teams toward measurable performance gains. The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and statistical tools.