Laboratory Operations Transformation Leader

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

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