Senior Production Improvement & Lean Engineer

Dempsey Resource Management; Rosario; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Dempsey Resource Management is seeking a Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing professional to drive process improvements in a plastics manufacturing environment. The role focuses on waste reduction, efficiency, and compliance with quality systems.

You will lead RCA, implement 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping to optimize production. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years in plastics manufacturing, strong analytical

Qualifications

• Graduate of Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• General Skills Basic supervisory skills. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• High Communication and presentation skills. Mentally and physically fit.
• Strong technical knowledge about manufacturing procedures and adding failure analysis reporting.
• Superior mental and analytical ability and problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge in FMEA, 7QC tools, 8D, Kaizen, and SPC.
• Required Minimum of 3 years of experience in the plastic industry in a manufacturing set-up.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives – Lead efforts to identify, analyze, and implement improvements to the production process, focusing on reducing waste, enhancing efficiency, compliance with system requirements, and increasing overall productivity.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Lead systematic investigations into production issues or inefficiencies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence, with a focus on long-term process stability and operational excellence.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing Principles – Champion the application of Lean methods such as 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance workflow efficiency.
• Optimize Process Performance – Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilize data-driven analysis to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions for consistent operational improvements.
• Enhance Equipment Efficiency – Collaborate with production teams and other departments to reduce downtime and quality issues, to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through line balancing and quick changeover techniques.
• Facilitate Cross-functional Improvement Projects – Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to identify and solve operational challenges, leveraging both RCA findings and continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Electronics / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Dempsey Resource Management is seeking a Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing professional to drive process improvements in a plastics manufacturing environment. The role focuses on waste reduction, efficiency, and compliance with quality systems.

You will lead RCA, implement 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping to optimize production. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years in plastics manufacturing, strong analytical