Lab Operations Excellence & transformation Specialist

Argyll Scott; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll Scott Singapore is seeking a Lab Operations Excellence & Transformation Specialist to lead regional lab transformation initiatives. The role requires a strong Electrical/Industrial Engineering background with PM and operational excellence expertise to drive efficiency, quality and turnaround across testing, inspection and certification services.

You will partner with lab leaders, technical teams and stakeholders to design and implement scalable processes, measure impact with KPIs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical or Industrial/Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience in project management, operational excellence, process improvement or business transformation.
• Strong understanding of operational workflows and project implementation in technical or laboratory environments.
• Proven track record leading improvement projects and cross-functional change initiatives.
• Hands-on knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S; relevant certifications advantageous.
• Lab operations, accredited testing environments, expansion or integration projects are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab transformation and operational excellence projects, including workflow redesign and operating model improvements.
• Identify opportunities to boost productivity, capacity, turnaround time, cost efficiency and service quality.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and similar methodologies.
• Standardise lab processes, procedures, metrics and best practices across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with lab managers and technical teams to implement improvements and sustainable changes.
• Support lab expansion, integration and transformation projects and ensure effective execution.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards and metrics to track efficiency and outcomes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and customer needs to support future capabilities and readiness.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align initiatives with business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Operational excellence

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Value-stream mapping

Job description

Lab Operational Excellence & Transformation Specialist

Location: West area

About the Role

Our client, an established multinational organisation specialising in testing, inspection and certification services, is seeking a Lab Operations Excellence & Transformation Specialist with a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Project Management and Operational Excellence to drive laboratory transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across Singapore and the region.

This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, streamlining laboratory processes, optimising resource utilisation and strengthening service delivery. Working closely with laboratory leaders, technical teams and cross-functional stakeholders, you will lead improvement projects to drive productivity, quality, turnaround time and overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory transformation and operational excellence projects, including workflow redesign, process optimisation and operating model improvements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance laboratory productivity, capacity utilisation, turnaround time, cost efficiency and service quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and other process improvement methodologies.
• Standardise laboratory processes, operational procedures, performance metrics and best practices across multiple sites.
• Partner with laboratory managers and technical teams to implement process improvements and drive sustainable operational changes.
• Support laboratory expansion, integration and transformation projects, ensuring effective project execution and implementation.
• Develop and monitor operational KPIs, performance dashboards and improvement metrics to track efficiency and business outcomes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, market developments and customer requirements to support future laboratory capabilities and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align transformation initiatives with business objectives, quality standards and customer expectations.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project management, operational excellence, process improvement or business transformation, preferably within an engineering, laboratory or technical services environment.
• Strong understanding of operational workflows, process optimisation and project implementation within technical or laboratory environments.
• Proven experience leading improvement projects, operational transformation or cross-functional change initiatives.
• Hands-on knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, value-stream mapping or similar continuous improvement methodologies. Relevant certifications will be advantageous.
• Experience in laboratory operations, accredited testing environments, laboratory expansion or integration projects will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to translate operational data into actionable improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, operational and leadership teams.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in driving operational transformation within an established international organisation. You will gain exposure to regional laboratory operations, lead meaningful improvement initiatives and contribute directly to operational efficiency, service excellence and long‑term business growth.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770