Principal / Senior Executive, Lean Management

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Flexible Benefits

Company Transport

Training/Career Progression Opportunities

Job Security

Job summary

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) is looking for an experienced professional to drive the Lean Operating System transformation across various Operating Business Units. This role involves developing standards, facilitating assessments, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Lean Management, with strong analytical and project management skills. A degree in engineering and experience in an aerospace MRO environment are preferred. Join us to shape the future of operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Lean Management or Continuous Improvement.
• Lean certification (Green Belt or equivalent) required.
• Aerospace MRO experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean Operating System transformation for assigned Operating Business Units.
• Develop and maintain OS Standards & Tools Register.
• Facilitate assessor-led maturity assessments.

Skills

Lean principles and operating systems

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline, preferably in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Overview

About SAESL: A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services. As a result of sustained business growth, SAESL has expanded its facilities and developed new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business can service all products in the Trent engine family, including Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports best-in-class engine turnaround times.

Why Join SAESL

• Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
• Training/Career Progression Opportunities
• Job Security

Job Responsibilities

• Lean Operating System (OS) Framework
  Drive SAESL's end-to-end Lean Operating System transformation programme for assigned Operating Business Units (OBUs).
• Develop and maintain the OS Standards & Tools Register, mapping each Core Standard to its respective owner, tools, templates, and departmental responsibilities.
• Design, implement, and govern the OS Maturity Certification Framework, including phased certification gates, assessor roles, evaluation criteria, and certification governance.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive OS Programme Workbook to track compliance status, maturity assessments, certification progress, action plans, and ownership across all OBUs.

• OS Maturity Assessment & Certification
  Design, administer, and continuously improve the Lean OS maturity assessment and certification programme.
• Facilitate assessor-led maturity assessments at the cell level, ensuring consistent evaluation standards, scoring methodologies, and evidence requirements across all OBUs.
• Partner with OBU Leaders and Standard Owners to drive deployment of Lean standards, close maturity gaps, implement corrective actions, and achieve certification milestones.
• Monitor certification readiness and provide recommendations to leadership on maturity progression and risk mitigation.

• Kaizen & Value Stream Management
  Plan, facilitate, and lead multi-day Kaizen events focused on end-to-end operational processes, identifying waste and systematically eliminating process bottlenecks across key operational value streams.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify improvement opportunities, optimise process flow, and prioritise high-impact initiatives.
• Translate Kaizen outcomes into structured reports and executive presentations, providing data-driven recommendations, implementation roadmaps, and measurable business benefits.
• Drive post-Kaizen sustainability by monitoring implementation of agreed countermeasures, validating improvement outcomes, and ensuring long-term standardisation.

• Performance Reporting & SQCDP Dashboard Management
  Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI SQCDP dashboards, providing real-time visibility of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People performance at both OBU and site levels.
• Prepare and present Lean OS performance reports, maturity assessment summaries, certification status, and gap analyses to OBU Directors and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Establish and monitor Lean transformation KPIs, including certification rates, standard compliance, Kaizen implementation, productivity improvements, and Lean maturity progression.
• Analyse performance trends and provide actionable insights to support data-driven operational decisions.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building
  Serve as the primary Lean subject matter expert for OBU Directors, Standard Owners, and cross-functional stakeholders, including HSE, Quality, Central Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing Services (EMS), and other support functions.
• Drive organisation-wide adoption of the Lean Operating System through structured stakeholder engagement, coaching, mentoring, and change management initiatives.
• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve Lean training programmes aligned with OS Core Standards, ensuring consistent understanding and application across all organisational levels.
• Facilitate leadership Gemba walks, benchmarking visits, and industrial learning events to strengthen leadership commitment and promote continuous improvement culture.

• Lean Strategy & Long-Term Transformation
  Support the development, execution, and continuous enhancement of SAESL's Lean Strategy Framework, aligned with strategic pillars including Flow Engineering, Standards & Workplace Excellence, Workforce Capability, Operating System Enhancement, and Supply Chain Excellence.
• Develop and monitor strategic KPIs supporting Turnaround Time (TAT) reduction, operational excellence, productivity improvement, and sustainable business performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement digital Lean technologies, Power Platform solutions, automation opportunities, and data analytics tools to enhance Lean programme execution, governance, and operational visibility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organisational capability, standardisation, operational resilience, and long-term transformation objectives.

• Qualification / Experience
  Bachelor's degree in any discipline, preferably in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Operations within a manufacturing or MRO environment.
• Experience driving Lean Operating System or transformation initiatives across multiple operational units.
• Proven experience facilitating Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Experience in programme and project management, including stakeholder engagement and progress reporting.
• Aerospace MRO experience is an advantage.
• Lean certification (Green Belt or equivalent) required.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or actively pursuing) preferred.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Power Automate is preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain dashboards, certification trackers, and programme monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical and data reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and operating systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.