Assistant Manager - Quality & Lean

· Lead and deliver the company's Lean and Six Sigma strategy to ensure business improvements and significant business impact in terms of process improvement and cost savings across Company Site.

· Monitor, review and resolve deviations and report on actual performance and expenditure against the strategy or strategic objectives to ensure that all area objectives are achieved within approved budgets.

· Facilitate, identify and recommend improvement projects, proposals and Tamayaz projects to support annual objectives as defined by management.

· Assist areas in preparing the annual plan for potential improvement areas, Kaizen events, projects and Tamayaz initiatives.

· Coordinate projects defined within the agreed Lean Manufacturing journey to arrive at recommendations and action plans, after thorough analysis and comparison of alternative options, for improvement and the beneficial consequences of their implementation.

Tracking and Follow-Up of Business Transformation Performance and Projects

· Drive visibility and awareness of Lean Manufacturing by tracking continuous improvement status, cost savings, training certifications and Lean project/Tamayaz status.

· Communicate Lean Manufacturing activities and successes across the organization.

Analysis and Prioritization

· Align the company's Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Guiding Principles deployment with department strategy.

· Prioritize projects accordingly, ensuring full deployment for driving Lean leadership throughout the company.

Mentoring and Coaching of Lean and Quality Team and Areas

· Act as a mentor and coach to Area Managers and Senior Lean & Quality Engineers, increasing confidence and commitment to drive sustainable continuous improvement in the organization.

· Lead complex, high-visibility Lean projects across operational departments, providing competency, leadership and direction to department managers and employees.

· Manage Lean project portfolios, conduct Kaizen events and lead Black Belt/Green Belt training.

· Demonstrate a dynamic presentation style with the ability to translate concepts into practical application.

· Provide focused mentoring and coaching throughout project lifecycles.

· Work with Area Process Managers to develop, analyze and implement improved cross-functional systems and processes that guarantee smooth flow of product within the value stream.

· Develop Visual Management Systems to drive daily operations to continuously improve cost, quality and delivery.

EGA Lean Manufacturing & Business Transformation KPIs and Tracking

· Support 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.

· Drive the deployment of Lean Manufacturing principles across all applicable departments and functions.

· Ensure timely completion of all productivity projects identified internally or assigned by Senior Management.

· Deliver outcomes with the highest level of quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

Training and Awareness

· Partner with, train and coach employees in the Lean and Six Sigma methodology.

· Build internal capability and a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

· Problem solving and root cause analysis are among the critical responsibilities of this role.

· Thoroughly work within the PDCA (Plan – Do – Check – Act) continuous improvement cycle.

· Accountable to modify any implementation that is not aligned with Lean Manufacturing Principles.

· Authorized to take decisions that prevent system failures, whilst remaining within the defined scope of responsibility.

· The job holder works independently and keeps Departmental Management updated, consulting on matters related to decision making, financials, approvals andsigning of contracts.