Global Efficiency & C-IMP Lead

Balazs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide is seeking a Global C-IMP Lead to drive continuous improvement across US and APAC sites. You will shape strategic frameworks, standardize tools, and prioritize high-impact projects for cost savings and quality gains.

The role demands change management experience, Six Sigma Black Belt credentials, and exceptional stakeholder communication across cultures. Global travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering or PM within a global, multi-site environment.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable financial results (e.g., millions in OPEX savings).
• Experience in Change Management—moving organizations to Lean thinking.
• Experience across cultures and time zones with adaptable communication.
• SPC and SQC experience.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with Lean tools (5S, SMED, VSM, Kaizen).
• Willingness to pursue Six Sigma Black Belt certification if not certified.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with multitasking ability.
• Understanding of lean financial metrics and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Lead global C-IMP framework development and standardization across sites.
• Drive KPI tracking and maturity roadmap for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with senior leadership to realize savings.
• Design and deliver training to build C-IMP capability at all levels.
• Mentor country C-IMP leads and project owners through execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Travel Internationally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Six Sigma Black Belt

Statistical Process Control

Statistical Quality Control

Job description

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

This role is the primary architect of ALAM's efficiency and excellence and holds direct authority and accountability for increasing Continuous Improvement (C-IMP) maturity and the verifiable delivery of results for all efficiency projects globally. The mission is to foster a world-class culture of "better every day" by designing, deploying, and sustaining a standardized C-IMP framework across all global sites. This role will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and shop-floor execution, ensuring that C-IMP methodologies are not just tools we use, but the way we think.

Key responsibilities:

This global role reports to Senior Director, Industrial Management covering all the sites of ALAM in US and APAC. Global C-IMP Lead is directly accountable for driving all efficiency and C-IMP efforts and ensuring results across all functions in the business, notably Country GMs, Site Leaders, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Product Management and R&D (Chemistry Technology Development and Process Development), and is responsible for: Strategic Framework & Standardization Develop and own the Global C-IMP Roadmap, aligning operational improvements with long-term business goals. Standardize C-IMP tools and methodologies across diverse geographic regions to ensure a "one company" approach. Identify and prioritize high-impact projects that drive significant cost savings, lead-time reduction, and quality enhancement. Leadership & Culture Transformation Act as a change agent, influencing senior leadership and local management to adopt and champion C-IMP principles. Establish and lead a Global C-IMP Community of Practice, facilitating the sharing of best practices and "lessons learned" between regions. Design and deliver training programs/workshops to build C-IMP capability at all levels of the organization. Hands‑on Execution Lead complex, cross-functional projects for critical business goals. Support project owners whose project is at risk missing targets. Mentor country C-IMP leads and project owners through their project execution. Performance Tracking & Governance Define and monitor Global Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of all efficiency and C-IMP initiatives. Own and drive the global C-IMP maturity roadmap, leveraging regular "C-IMP Audits" or maturity assessments across global sites to elevate organizational maturity and ensure sustainability of improvements. Manage the progress of all efficiency projects and provide regular updates to the Executive Committee.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Experience/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree level of education, preferably in engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering or Project Management within a global, multi‑site environment.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable financial results (e.g., millions in OPEX savings).
• Demonstrated experience in Change Management—specifically moving an organization from traditional mindsets to Lean thinking.
• Experience working across different cultures and time zones, with the ability to adapt communication styles accordingly.
• Statistical Process Control, Statistical Quality Control experience.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with advanced training and project experience in Lean methodologies, 5s, SMED, VSM, Kaizen and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• If the candidate is not currently certified six sigma black belt, will be willing to pursue and obtain a Six Sigma Black Belt certification as part of their professional development.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitask.
• Understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean/Flow throughput world.
• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influential leadership without direct authority, and a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background.

We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders.

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