Operational Excellence Leader — Lean Six Sigma & Transformation

Thornton Tomasetti; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Singapore seeks a Head of Operational Excellence to own plant accountability for embedding sustainable OpEx across all processes. The role leads an integrated OpEx program, focusing on process optimization, waste elimination and value creation.

You will drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, value-stream mapping, Kaizen events, and data-driven improvements. Strong change management and stakeholder engagement are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma expertise with experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong coaching, communication, change management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred; 10+ years in an operational manufacturing role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of plant-wide capability in performance metrics, measurement systems, and data interpretation.
• Drive visual management and data transparency to enhance engagement and decision-making.
• Manage continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and value-stream methods.
• Plan, execute, and sustain value stream mapping and Kaizen events; address risks and barriers.
• Act as a change agent, communicating transformation initiatives and embedding a continuous improvement mindset.
• Estimate, validate, and track financial benefits of improvement projects with Finance and Operations.
• Partner with site leadership to support strategy, operations, and organizational design.
• Identify systemic issues through data and root-cause analysis; drive corrective actions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Coaching/Mentoring

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Black Belt

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Abbott in Singapore seeks a Head of Operational Excellence to own plant accountability for embedding sustainable OpEx across all processes. The role leads an integrated OpEx program, focusing on process optimization, waste elimination and value creation.

You will drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, value-stream mapping, Kaizen events, and data-driven improvements. Strong change management and stakeholder engagement are essential for success.