Lean Management Specialist

BioSpace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m/

Job summary

GenScript Singapore is seeking a Lean Management Specialist to lead the planning and implementation of lean manufacturing in the gene synthesis/production department.

You will promote lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and SOPs in lab and production processes, analyze bottlenecks, and drive efficiency projects while collaborating with R&D, production, and supply chain for end-to-end optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
• Data analysis skills; proficient in Office, Visio, and related software; strong problem analysis and solving abilities.
• Planning, organizational, and coordination skills with clear logical thinking; results-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Lean Manufacturing in the gene synthesis/production department.
• Promote 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and SOPs in lab and production processes.
• Analyze bottlenecks and waste; lead efficiency improvement projects and reduce TAT; improve OEE and cost.
• Drive process standardization, modularization, and automation optimization.
• Identify problems and propose improvement plans; track results and promote continuous optimization.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, supply chain, and other teams for end-to-end optimization; support process design during new product/new process introductions.
• Organize training on lean tools; cultivate internal lean talent; promote lean concepts across the team.
• Provide operational support including claims administration, timesheet consolidation, records and documentation management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Comply with safety and confidentiality rules; perform other tasks as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Data analysis

Office

Visio

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Bilingual Chinese and English

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related fields

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Location: Singapore

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Location: Singapore

Position: Lean Management Specialist

Report to: Manager, Gene Production Operations, Singapore

Position Summary

• Responsible for the planning and implementation of the Lean Manufacturing system in the gene synthesis/production department.
• Promote the application of lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, VSM (Value Stream Mapping), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in laboratory and production processes.
• Analyze bottlenecks and waste throughout the production process, leading efficiency improvement projects (e.g., reducing TAT, improving OEE, lowering costs).
• Drive process standardization, modularization, and automation optimization.
• Identify problems and propose improvement plans, regularly track improvement results, and promote continuous optimization.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, supply chain, and other teams to drive end-to-end optimization, supporting process design and lean optimization during new product/new process introduction.
• Organize training on lean tools and methods (e.g., basic Lean Six Sigma training), cultivate internal lean talents within the team, and promote the implementation of lean concepts.
• Actively cooperate with the work related to internal cooperation of the team, and deliver the required work results in a timely manner
• Comply with company and laboratory safety-related rules and regulations and confidentiality systems, and complete other job-related tasks as arranged by superior(s)
• Provide operational support for the department, including claims administration, manpower and timesheet consolidation, records and documentation management, and coordination with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications And Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
• Possess data analysis skills, proficient in operating Office, Visio, and other software, with strong problem analysis and solving abilities.
• Possesses certain planning, organizational, communication, and coordination skills, with clear logical thinking.
• Possess a result-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.
• Good proficiency in both Chinese and English communication (required for cross-regional collaboration)

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.