Assistant Manager - Quality & Lean

 To serve as a change agent, developing, coordinating, facilitating and leading continuous improvement projects under the umbrella of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma for Company Sites through Lean & Quality Engineers.

 Responsible for coaching and mentoring on Lean & Six Sigma tools and methodologies, coaching project champions and process owners, and developing future leaders of Lean Manufacturing .

 Responsible for completing productivity projects assigned from Higher Management and Manager Lean & Business Transformation

 Contribute to the enhancement of Business efficiencies and effectiveness of the site by developing and implementing world class strategies and advising and coordinating with Maintenance, Finance, Operation, process control, laboratory, other service departments and Senior Management and their staff the implementation of the outcomes of Lean Manufacturing systems, techniques and other comprehensive range of Industrial Engineering (IE) projects.

 Develop/Customize and Manages the site-specific implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Lean Manufacturing & Business Transformation.

 Leads and delivers the company’s Lean and Six Sigma strategy that will ensure business improvements and significant business impact (in terms of process improvement and cost savings) across Company Site.

 Monitors, reviews and resolves deviations & reports on the actual performance/expenditure against the strategy or strategic objectives to ensure that all the area objectives are achieved within the approved budgets.

 Manages Lean project portfolios, conducts Kaizen events, leads Black/Green Belt training with a dynamic presentation style demonstrating the ability to translate concepts into practical application, and provide focused mentoring and coaching.

 Works with Area process managers to develop, analyse and implement improved cross functional systems and processes that guarantee smooth flow of product within the value stream.

 Develops Visual Management Systems to drive daily operations to continuously improve cost, quality and delivery.

EGA Lean Manufacturing & Business Transformation KPIs and tracking

Supports the execution of the company’s Lean Manufacturing & Business Transformation strategy at EGA Site to attain specific business improvement objectives consistent with the business strategy and the deployment of Lean Manufacturing principles.

 Timely completion of all productivity projects identified internally or given by Senior Management, with highest level of satisfaction level.

Training and Awareness

 Partners with, trains and coaches employees in the Lean and Six Sigma methodology.

 Problem Solving and root cause analysis is one of their critical tasks.

 Thoroughly work with the PDCA (Plan – Do – Check – Act) continuous improvement cycle.

Has accountability to modify any implementation if not following the Lean Manufacturing Principles.

Any decision that prevents the system to fail can be taken by the job Holder, whilst remaining within the scope of their responsibility.

 The job holder works independently and keeps the Departmental Management updated and consults in the area of decision making, financials, approvals, signing of contracts.

 Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with an accredited & internationally recognised professional certification. (Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical preferred) or a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Science

 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

 At least 6 years’ experience in Lean Management preferably within the aluminium smelter, alumina refinery or heavy manufacturing industries OR accredited experience in Lean Manufacturing environment (at least 10 years).

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teaching Lean and/or Six Sigma and mentoring projects is preferred.

 Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing system.

 Strong Leadership and Management Skills.

 Excellent in influencing skills.

 Ability to organize as well as to carry out tasks through to completion.

 Excellent communicator.

 Excellent written and spoken English and proven ability in the writing of procedures.

 Excellent interpersonal and customer focused skills.

 Excellent time management and priority setting skills.

Profile description:

To serve as a change agent, developing, coordinating, facilitating and leading continuous improvement projects under the umbrella of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma for Company Sites through Lean & Quality Engineers.