Lean Leader

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Description:

Aero Service Technologies Malaysia is seeking a dynamic Lean Leader to join our team at Port Klang (Selangor) facility. This role is pivotal in driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste and optimize production processes.

The Lean Leader will be instrumental in implementing and validating lean concepts to continuously improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and Implementation of Lean Strategies: formulate and execute strategies for process optimization, waste reduction and overall performance improvement.
• Daily Management: implement daily management processes to sustain discipline, solve problems and drive improvements, fostering a culture of teamwork.
• Production Process Analysis: evaluate current processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, clearly distinguishing value-added (VA) and non-value-added (NVA) activities.
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM): conduct an "AS IS" and a "TO BE" VSM analyses to map the current state of processes at Klang's facility and design future states, identifying critical areas and bottlenecks for optimization. Lead improvement projects.
• Standard Work and Level Loading: establish and document standard work to ensure consistency and efficiency in production processes, optimizing single-piece flow implementation.
• • Pull Production: define and implement pull principles, including Kanban, supermarket and visual management, to support single-piece flow.
• Workplace Organization (5S): lead the implementation and standardization of 5S to create a safe, ergonomic and efficient workplace. Empower the team to develop and own 5S standards.
• Training: conduct training sessions and workshops to ensure effective understanding and application of lean principles.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: work closely with all teams to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of lean initiatives.
• Monitoring and Evaluation of Results: establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies, integrating them into the daily management system.
• • Continuous Improvement: promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and innovation from the team.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University or College (or equivalent experience) with a focus on engineering, operations or a related field.
• Previous experience in manufacturing operations management, particularly in implementing lean manufacturing principles and driving operational improvements.

• Proven track record in implementing lean strategies and achieving measurable improvements.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.