Senior Manager / Manager, Operational Excellence

This position is for PaxOcean Group, a company under Kuok Group Singapore.

The Senior Manager / Manager, Operational Excellence, is a strategic leader responsible for driving improved business performance by aligning resources, technologies, and processes to maximize value delivery. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality outcomes to internal and external customers while fostering sustainable growth. It is ideal for a motivated individual passionate about driving change, inspiring teams, and delivering excellence. The role will create a culture of continuous improvement and inspire employees to connect their purpose with the organization’s mission and achieving sustainable growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute a comprehensive operational excellence roadmap aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
• Identify areas for process improvement, design and implement new processes, and standardize existing ones to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Apply Lean Principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, and provide actionable insights to inform decision-making.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders, including senior leadership, teams, and customers, to ensure transparency and engagement throughout operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and policies across the organization.
• Review and maintain metrics to measure progress towards operational excellence goals and provide regular reporting to stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop team members in operational excellence practices, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or relevant discipline.
• At least 5-8 years of relevant industry experience in Company operations.
• Proven track record in managing operational excellence, process improvement, and/or related leadership roles.
• Well versed in the application of Lean Management, Six Sigma, Value-Stream Mapping and/or other Operations Excellence tools (certified Six-Sigma Green Belt or higher is preferred).
• Experience in conceptualization and roll-out of company-wide Operations Excellence programs.
• Knowledge of Shipyard Operations and/or Operational Process will be advantageous.
• Team player with high initiative, demonstrated planning skills, strong data-driven analytical abilities, and proven performance in operation problem-solving.
• Ability to build strong relationships and partner with key stakeholders to build trust and influence at multiple levels within the organization through effective communication.
• Proven organizational and leadership skills to motivate and influence others positively to drive for results.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to travel for short trips.