Manager (P2, Unit Assembly)

**Position Overview**:
We are seeking a results-oriented and hands-on leader for the P2 Unit Assembly to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery performance, cost, and operational efficiency. The Manager will lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize processes and systems. Key responsibilities also include enhancing leadership capabilities within the Unit Assembly section team.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee day-to-day production activities for Unit Assembly, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate defects or bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, quality, supply chain, and customers, to ensure seamless operations and delivery of business objectives.
- Define, set, and manage KPIs to drive continuous improvement, monitor production performance, and achieve organizational targets.
- Responsible for specifying production schedules and monitoring progress, as well as optimizing resource allocation.
- Raising the level of the production by training/coaching to improve production management /supervisory skills.
- Conduct in-depth workflow analyses to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Lead the development and implementation of Lean Manufacturing strategies to optimize operational efficiency across production processes.
- Utilize Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify process inefficiencies, reduce waste, and streamline production flows.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce lead times, and maintain high-quality standards across all production areas.
- Conduct regular process audits and performance evaluations to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to production teams, ensuring adherence to Lean principles and fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation.
- Lead Kaizen events, workshops, and other continuous improvement activities to engage employees and promote operational efficiency.
- Drive the implementation of new technologies and manufacturing methods that support digital transformation and innovation.
- Design and deliver training programs to address training needs in leadership and Lean principles.
- Other responsibilities assigned by management from time to time.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an operational / manufacturing management.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an operational excellence or continuous improvement role within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record in managing production operations and leading cost-saving initiatives, process optimizations projects.
- Hands-on experience with VSM, process flow analysis, and root cause problem-solving.
- Familiarity with digital tools and technologies used in manufacturing, such as production planning systems, MES, ERP, and data analytics platforms.
- Excellent leadership quality, strong spirit of teamwork, proactive and initiative.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Experience in leading teams, conducting training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with machine tool manufacturing processes and technologies is an advantage.