Operations Excellence Leader - Lean & MRO

manpower singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Singapore is seeking an Operations Excellence Manager to drive operational performance across the value stream in aerospace MRO. You will optimize resource use, on-time delivery, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple teams.

Lead Lean, Six Sigma, HSE, and change management efforts while ensuring regulatory and quality compliance, cost control, and safe, efficient operations. This role reports to senior operations leadership and partners across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of people management experience in manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or related environment.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma with measurable results.
• Understanding of MRO operations, customer requirements, and commercial drivers.
• Experience leading root cause analysis, corrective action programs, and quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Value Stream and Distribution Centre leadership to meet delivery, quality, and performance targets using Lean and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate resources across teams involved in repair and overhaul operations to ensure seamless workflow.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, HSE, ergonomics, and operational excellence while complying with policies and standards.
• Drive performance in cost management, OEE, working capital, and delivery execution.
• Lead problem-solving using 8D, corrective actions, and Lean Sigma to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Provide technical and operational leadership to direct reports and workshop staff while ensuring quality/regulatory compliance.
• Analyze operational challenges, assess risks, and develop action plans aligned with business objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and change management.
• Implement HSE prevention programs and promote safety and improvement engagement.
• Develop, coach, mentor, and empower team members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Balance operational, customer, employee, and financial priorities to maintain performance.
• Build cross-functional relationships and remove operational barriers for collaboration.
• Demonstrate hands-on leadership and lead by example to achieve goals.
• Develop strategic plans to anticipate needs, risks, and opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and align on priorities.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

8D methodology

Root cause analysis

Lean Sigma tools

Job description

Manpower Singapore is seeking an Operations Excellence Manager to drive operational performance across the value stream in aerospace MRO. You will optimize resource use, on-time delivery, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple teams.

Lead Lean, Six Sigma, HSE, and change management efforts while ensuring regulatory and quality compliance, cost control, and safe, efficient operations. This role reports to senior operations leadership and partners across functions.