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Smart Lean Manager, APAC

2 months ago

Singapore SIVANTOS PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Overview

Reporting to our Senior Manager World Class Manufacturing, the Smart Lean Manager will take the lead

in our APAC implementation for WS Audiology World Class Manufacturing (WCM) model, conducting endto-

end value chain loss analysis across our regional operations network.


Utilizing the Toyota WCM approach as well as disciplined use of various problem-solving tools and

statistical process control, you will be responsible for consistent implementation of our manufacturing

excellence in APAC. This executive is expected to identify value drivers for SKU rationalization, challenge

non-value-added cost drives across the value chain, identifies key cost reduction projects and develop

our roadmap to optimize value chain globally.


More specifically:

▪ Lead the implementation of a Lean program in APAC, especially in Singapore and China. Facilitate

the development of the Singapore Smart Lean Program roadmap and governance.

▪ Lead end-to-end value chain loss analyses and train/mentor regions end-to-end resources to

support region initiatives to improve margin, cash flow, and growth improvement plus identify

opportunities for growth. Continuously improve the loss analysis approach and tools.

▪ Drive the cultural change for 100% employee engagement and a mind-set of zero safety incidents,

zero defects, and zero losses.

▪ Build a WCM pillars network with expert resources. Implement processes and systems to facilitate

benchmarking and replication of best practices. Build capability through training, coaching,

performance evaluations, and talent acquisition.

▪ Champion the standardization of WCM KPI's, definitions and the cascading from SVP Operations to

blue collars.

▪ Identify, initiate, support and follow up on regional & local improvement projects which include

leading regional kaizen activities

▪ Business travelling will be expected.


The successful candidate will be an experienced Operational Excellence professional with change

management experience in a large, complex, global company. S/he should have international experience

and must bring a track record of significant accomplishments with companies in highly competitive

industries that have advanced operational excellence programs and strong records of growth. Critically,

this person must have experience taking an organization through to Lean / WCM / 6 sigma status.


Experience

▪ Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing, and minimum 7 years of experience working in best-inclass

manufacturing environment, ideally in a customer-oriented environment

▪ Experienced in High mix, low volume environment within medical devices / electronics industries

will be an advantage

▪ Display strong influencing and planning skills to drive initiatives and projects

▪ Demonstrate strong understanding on concept of Lean / 6 sigma principles


Performance and personal competencies

▪ Excellent influencing skills and stakeholder management to get the buy-ins and work towards

common goals

▪ Ethics, confidence, managing ambiguity

▪ Displays good analytical and business acumen

▪ Bias towards action and results delivery which are critical in a highly performance-oriented

environment; passion for quality and efficiency and a strong “can-do” attitude

▪ Excellent communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills working with global stakeholders

▪ Display strong communication and stakeholder management skills to work with people across all

levels and seniority

▪ Passionate, initiative and result-oriented to drive continuous improvement with creativity and

innovation


Tell employers what skills you have

Coaching
Influencing Skills
Operational Excellence
Change Management
Audiology
Employee Engagement
Replication
Medical Devices
Kaizen
Benchmarking
Cash Flow
Facilitation
Process Control
WCM
Manufacturing
Electronics

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