Assistant Manager Operational Excellence

SATS LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent operational excellence company in Singapore is looking for a motivated individual with a computer science background to join their Continuous Improvement team. This role involves pioneering digital transformation projects, developing user-friendly solutions involving AI and IoT, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on skills in programming and data analysis tools. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a global impact.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related STEM discipline.
• Hands-on skills in Python, Azure, SQL, Excel, and Power BI.
• Strong problem-solving and first-principles thinking.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer digitalisation Proof of Concepts (POCs) to drive productivity.
• Develop and implement user-friendly solutions involving AI and IoT.
• Collaborate with teams to gather data and translate insights.
• Document process changes and support tools rollout.
• Analyze operations for streamlining and automation.

Skills

Python

Azure

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Problem-solving

First-principles thinking

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related STEM discipline

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated technically oriented high achiever with a Computer Science background to join our Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement team. This role bridges digital innovation and Lean/CI methodologies, leveraging technology to reimagine processes and create scalable operational solutions with global impact.

What You'll Do

• Pioneer and rapidly iterate full-stack digitalisation Proof of Concepts (POCs) to drive productivity.
• Develop and implement user-friendly solutions, potentially involving AI, computer vision, and IoT.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and translate insights into solutions.
• Document process changes and support rollout of new tools.
• Analyze operations to identify opportunities for streamlining and automation.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science or related STEM discipline.
• Hands-on skills in Python, Azure, SQL, Excel, and Power BI.
• Strong problem-solving and first-principles thinking; ability to challenge conventional approaches with innovative, practical solutions.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Skills

• With 4 to 6 years of experience translating CI/OE ideas into digital or AI-driven Proof of Concepts.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and full-stack development.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Value Stream Mapping.
• Advanced data analysis and visualization skills.