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Continuous Improvement Leader

011 Plexus Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.

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Continuous Improvement Leader page is loadedContinuous Improvement Leader Apply locations Penang, Malaysia time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R030187

Purpose Statement: The Continuous Improvement Leader I, reporting to the Site OpEx Manager (or assigned by the Site OpEx MGR) will support deployment of the roadmap for the Plexus’ Operational Excellence Strategy in their site supporting continuous improvement projects using the DMAIC, A3 or Kaizen methodologies.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Support Operational Excellence initiatives across their home site.
  • Support PSOE deployments in home site.
  • Lead and support continuous projects applying lean and six sigma tools and processes.
    Support Site BEST Program engagement.
  • Support site's Operational Excellence/Lean Steering Team to achieve targeted financial impact.
  • Support site Operational Excellence processes, metrics and any associated tools ensuring standard work alignment. Identify and deploy Kaizen. Ensure 6S deployment and alignment.
  • Lead Operational Excellence shopfloor activities with C.I. Eng I and the OpEx Technician staff with line re-configurations as required.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • Graduate level role. Technical Degree or equivalent. Studying for Lean Six Green Belt Certification from BQF (British Quality Foundation) or ASQ (American Society for Quality) OR equivalent from Motorola or GE. Project Management Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute) or recognized equivalent.
  • 0-1 years experience in Industry.

Other Qualifications:

  • N/A

Physical Requirements:

  • N/A

Travel Requirements:

  • N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

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Director, Continuous Improvement 2

Kulim, Kedah Celestica

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Req ID: 128256

Remote Position: No

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Kedah

City: Kulim

General Overview

Job Title: Director, Continuous Improvement 2

Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)

Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)

Role: Director 2 (DR2)

Job Code: DR2-CI-CTIM

Job Band: 13

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Global/Regional role:

  • Determine and implement a Continuous Improvement strategy for the company and region
  • Drive CI across the Enterprise
  • Improve employee engagement, collaboration and maturity in CI performance

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

  • Ensure full deployment of the Celestica Continuous Improvement roadmap by applying Lean Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing for improving the operation and non-operation process in the region
  • Create formal methodologies for building, executing and driving process improvement initiatives, and sustaining CI programs
  • Manage and develop the CI Regional team/trainers to lead the CI culture within region
  • Work with key business stakeholders to build a CI environment and culture to support a change management program
  • Collaborate with CI regional and global CI organization for the continuous improvement execution following the CI framework and Celestica Operating System
  • Drive the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards, including key system elements like CI Committee and Management Gemba, while reflecting on and enhancing the Standards
  • Provide hands-on leadership and motivation to site and regional personnel to implement Lean and Six Sigma best practices
  • Ensure that senior leaders participate in kaizen
  • Lead and collaborate with site’s productivity projects related to Continuous Improvement and support the project funnel in the Cost Productivity Roadmap
  • Drive the CI culture, by helping to develop and implement the CI training programs and lead the training deployment and focusing on the flow of value to customers, both internal and external
  • Lead and facilitate process improvement-based CI workshops to drive ideas and solutions to achieve the site’s objectives
  • Provide the annual CI activities execution plan, take the lead on executing activities, and performance enhancement to accomplish business objectives
  • Lead the sharing, deployment and recognition of best practices

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

  • Demonstrated experience of identifying the need for and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant gains in operational efficiencies
  • Demonstrated success in leading/facilitating a CI transformation
  • Strong professional acumen and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven project management and organizational skills and expertise
  • Must have the ability to handle multiple priority tasks in a manner that meets business requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority by acting as a change agent
  • Trains/coaches/mentors others in CI subject matter
  • The ability to apply the scientific method through PDCA or DMAIC to solve complex cross-functional and technical problems where the symptom(s) and/or root cause(s) are not understood
  • Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing and support function environments
  • Demonstrated experience in deploying CI across entire value streams
  • Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and across all geographies
  • Ability to develop vision and strategy
  • Leadership experience within a matrix organization
  • People management and development experience
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Problem solving
  • Results oriented
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Flexibility

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.

Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.

Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

12+ years of experience

Master Black Belt, CI Director

Should have deployed CI in another location and understand the fundamentals as to how this works by working as a black belt and then moving to manager/director

Experience with change management programs and organizational change

Operations Experience Is Also Essential

Management and leadership experience

Typical Education

Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

Company Overview

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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Director of Continuous Improvement

Plexus Corp.

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Purpose Statement: The Director - Continuous Improvement reporting to the VP of Operations, will support definition and deployment of the roadmap for the Plexus’ Continuous Improvement Strategy. This role will be Plexus Manufacturing Operations focus, collaborating with all Plexus Functions and leadership stakeholders on prioritization of initiatives and the implementation strategy of Plexus Continuous Improvement standard work to ensure we have operational methods among these teams, which lean out the definition, development, testing, deployment of solutions and align the Continuous Improvement Value Proposition and initiatives with Plexus strategic initiatives. The Director - Continuous Improvement will also enable execution improvements across the Regional Plexus Manufacturing Sites, by engaging with site functional leadership, providing guidance to continuous improvement efforts, developing a strategic vision and driving productivity initiatives, this position supports the Plexus System of Operational Excellence (PSOE) and our enduring goals with a heavy focus on Value Stream Transformation deployment and P&L improvement in Plexus.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Ensure alignment of all Continuous Improvement activity with the Strategic goals of the business by leading continuous improvement initiatives across all sites - including infrastructure and training methods, addressing customer and business needs to support Plexus growth while delivering zero defects and perfect delivery. Lead within a heavily matrixed organization with direct and indirect authority and influence a global SME network to execute the value proposition across all levels, global, regional, site. Ensure C.I. alignment to I4.0 Digital Tools & Processes.
  • Determine, Design and Deploy the PSOE - Plexus System of Operational Excellence as standard work across all PLXS-MFG Locations.
  • Align PLXS-MFG Continuous Improvement Value Proposition with Plexus Corporate Training Strategy.
  • Align Plexus BEST and all related Best Practice Tools & Processes with PLXS-MFG Continuous Improvement standard work and align with functions X-PLXS to support BEST.
  • Enable PLXS-MFG reputation in the EMS industry as the most valued Operational Excellence Model. Do this through benchmarking industry and academic best practices.
  • Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • Degree in Engineering, MBB - Master Black Belt Certification or ASQ OR equivalent.
  • Senior Project Management Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute) or recognized international equivalent.
  • 15 years experience in Industry in Technology, Lean or Kaizen in Operations roles with minimum 8 years regional experience in EMS Industry.
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Director, Continuous Improvement 2

Kulim, Kedah Celestica Inc.

Posted 19 days ago

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Date: Aug 5, 2025

Job Title: Director, Continuous Improvement 2
Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)
Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)
Role: Director 2 (DR2)
Job Code: DR2-CI-CTIM
Job Band: 13
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

  • Ensure full deployment of the Celestica Continuous Improvement roadmap by applying Lean Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing for improving the operation and non-operation process in the region
  • Create formal methodologies for building, executing and driving process improvement initiatives, and sustaining CI programs
  • Manage and develop the CI Regional team/trainers to lead the CI culture within region
  • Work with key business stakeholders to build a CI environment and culture to support a change management program
  • Collaborate with CI regional and global CI organization for the continuous improvement execution following the CI framework and Celestica Operating System
  • Drive the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards, including key system elements like CI Committee and Management Gemba, while reflecting on and enhancing the Standards
  • Provide hands-on leadership and motivation to site and regional personnel to implement Lean and Six Sigma best practices
  • Ensure that senior leaders participate in kaizen
  • Lead and collaborate with site’s productivity projects related to Continuous Improvement and support the project funnel in the Cost Productivity Roadmap
  • Drive the CI culture, by helping to develop and implement the CI training programs and lead the training deployment and focusing on the flow of value to customers, both internal and external
  • Lead and facilitate process improvement-based CI workshops to drive ideas and solutions to achieve the site’s objectives
  • Provide the annual CI activities execution plan, take the lead on executing activities, and performance enhancement to accomplish business objectives
  • Lead the sharing, deployment and recognition of best practices
  • Demonstrated experience of identifying the need for and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant gains in operational efficiencies
  • Demonstrated success in leading/facilitating a CI transformation
  • Strong professional acumen and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven project management and organizational skills and expertise
  • Must have the ability to handle multiple priority tasks in a manner that meets business requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority by acting as a change agent
  • Trains/coaches/mentors others in CI subject matter
  • The ability to apply the scientific method through PDCA or DMAIC to solve complex cross-functional and technical problems where the symptom(s) and/or root cause(s) are not understood
  • Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing and support function environments
  • Demonstrated experience in deploying CI across entire value streams
  • Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and across all geographies
  • Ability to develop vision and strategy
  • Leadership experience within a matrix organization
  • People management and development experience
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Problem solving
  • Results oriented
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Flexibility
Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.
Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

12+ years of experience
Master Black Belt, CI Director
Should have deployed CI in another location and understand the fundamentals as to how this works by working as a black belt and then moving to manager/director
Experience with change management programs and organizational change
Operations experience is also essential
Management and leadership experience

Typical Education

Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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Lean & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ambu A/S

Posted 11 days ago

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Ambu is currently looking for a Lean/Continuous Improvement Engineer to be based in Ambu Global Hub, Penang.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead CAPA in customer complaints for NPD and lifecycle products.
  • Perform risk assessment and identify immediate actions including scope and consequence.
  • Drive and conduct technical investigation and determine the root cause of product failures in NPD and lifecycle projects.
  • Compose technical or problem-solving report and/or presentations to communicate findings and proposed solutions.
  • Collaborate within Project team, manufacturing, QA and other stakeholders to identify and align the appropriate solutions to correct product failure and prevent recurrence.
  • Develop new failure analysis method, best known method, processes and tools to improve the failure analysis process.
  • Participate and share inspiration of possible root cause to NPI / Production Process Engineering Team and propose root cause analysis method on failures related to production processes.
  • Drives newly launched product improvements using Lean methodologies to continuously improve efficiency, reduce waste and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with Project Team to generate lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement on newly launched products.
  • Monitor and analyse production performance data to identify opportunities for improvement on newly launched products.
  • Conduct production cycle time studies as early as pilot runs or pre-production builds to optimize processes and improve manufacturing efficiency.
  • Drive and collaborate with Manufacturing and NPI team to develop an effective production layout to increase productivity, reducing costs and enhancing overall efficiency for new products.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.

Suggested candidate profile

Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Material Science or any equivalent engineering field.
  • Minimum 3years to 5 years of proven experience infailure analysis, utilizing Lean manufacturing initiatives preferably in a manufacturing or product development environment.
  • Good problem-solving skill and analytical skill with ability to identify the root cause of failures.
  • Good knowledge in problem-solving root cause analysis tools (e.g. fishbone diagram, 5 whys analysis).
  • Good knowledge in statistical analysis using Minitab software.
  • Good knowledge in using failure analysis equipment, such as SEM/EDX, FTIR and other relevant analytical equipment is added advantage.
  • Ability to analyse complex manufacturing data and propose changes leading to improve manufacturing efficiency.
  • Knowledge in CAPA and NCR process is added advantage.
  • Certification in Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing is added advantage.
  • Some years of experience in medical device industry.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, structured and systematic.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to create and deliver presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.

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Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Kulim, Kedah Celestica Inc.

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Job Title: Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement
Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)
Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)
Role: Senior Manager (SMG)
Job Code: SMG-CI-CTIM
Job Band: 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

  • Develop and promote a principle-based CI culture in the site/function and beyond
  • Ensure that CI always supports the flow of value to customers, both internal and external
  • Continually assess and reflect on the effectiveness of the strategy deployment and CI culture building - manage appropriate adjustments in execution to ensure delivery of objectives to the site/function
  • Co-lead the site/function CI Committee with the site/function leader to ensure alignment and engagement of CI resources, prioritization and execution of CI activities aligned to the site/function strategy deployment plans, monitoring of appropriate metrics, CI recognition and appropriate reflection on the site/function strategy deployment plans
  • Lead or facilitate the management gemba (“go and see”) with the site/function leader and all direct staff to understand how the work is done, act as coaches, establish and communicate a vision for CI culture and ensure its implementation. Promote gemba activities within the organization.
  • Facilitate the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards
  • Keep informed of good practices in the both broader Celestica network and the industry, so that new ideas can be integrated back into the site/function
  • Ensure that the site/function leader and direct staff participate in charter reviews, kaizen/project readouts and CI recognition activities, so that senior management support is visible to the site/function employee population
  • Identify the good CI activities within the site/function and ensure appropriate rewards & recognition are bestowed. For example, Best Of Site/Function activities are identified and shared in Operations Central.
  • Develop the skills of the CI team to ensure that they can effectively perform their responsibilities, enabling development for career progression
  • Collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities execution
  • Facilitate and mentor improvement and/or transformation efforts. Provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis. Coordinate training for CI for Employees, CI for Leadership, Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications

Additional tasks specific to Corporate roles:

  • Contribute to department activities that include: global CI strategy development and deployment, best practice identification and promotion, Systematic CI maturity assessment calibration, CI communications that promote success stories and lessons for the organization
  • Manage Six Sigma supporting software (Minitab), manage best practice sharing databases (Operations Central) and maintain global CI metrics
  • Maintain and evolve Systematic CI Standards, CI training materials and standard CI templates and other documentation
  • Work to achieve Master Black Belt certification
  • Demonstrated experience of identifying the need for and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant gains in operational efficiencies
  • Demonstrated success in leading/facilitating a CI transformation
  • Strong professional acumen and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven project management and organizational skills and expertise
  • Must have the ability to handle multiple priority tasks in a manner that meets business requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority by acting as a change agent
  • Trains/coaches/mentors others in CI subject matter
  • The ability to apply the scientific method through PDCA or DMAIC to solve complex cross-functional and technical problems where the symptom(s) and/or root cause(s) are not understood
  • The ability to analyze data with strong technical mathematical skills
  • Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing and support function environments
  • Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Management experience within a matrix organization
  • People management and development experience
  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Problem solving
  • Results oriented
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Flexibility
Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.
Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

8+ years of relevant experience, minimum 5 years management experience
Lean and Six Sigma Black Belts
Should be very experienced in CI and will have worked on a CI deployment in a past role
Experience in change management
Operations experience is also essential

Typical Education

Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

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Assistant Manager, Continuous Improvement

WhiteCrow Research

Posted 11 days ago

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About WhiteCrow

We are global talent research, insight, and sourcing specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. Our services also extend to supporting our clients' in-house talent acquisition teams.

About our client

Our client aims to be the world’s leading snacks-led company, unleashing the full potential of their differentiated brands. They are a prominent player in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North American frozen foods, with iconic brands, strong growth momentum, and profitability.

Their purpose is to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through trusted food brands. They are committed to advancing sustainable and equitable access to food, aiming to create Better Days for 4 billion people by 2030.

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Continuous Improvement

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct assessments against KWS phase progression criteria with the CIPO team, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
  • Train, coach, and mentor staff on CI processes and KWS tools and methodologies.
  • Develop expertise in KWS, lean manufacturing, and industry best practices to serve as a subject matter expert.
  • Support the Plant KWS team, including the Center Of Excellence CIPO members.
  • Assist the Center Teams based on plant needs and KWS phase progression.
  • Perform audits and analysis to ensure KWS compliance, identify best practices, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Share and implement KWS best practices across plants.
  • Support cross-functional teams in savings opportunities analysis, tracking, and updates.
  • Assist in Technician Training to support Technician Progression.
  • In the absence of the Plant CI & KWS Senior Manager, lead daily site meetings and provide monthly health and results analysis.
  • Support the implementation of the Smart Factory initiative.
  • Participate in and coach safety and quality activities, support audits, and ensure standards compliance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, with exposure to CI, Lean, or Six Sigma.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Strong professionalism and sense of urgency to meet business needs.
  • Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to prioritize conflicting tasks and provide clear direction.
  • Deep knowledge of continuous improvement tools and Lean methodologies.
  • Strong engagement skills with teams and management.
  • Experience with Leader Standard Work activities.
  • Capability to coordinate with plant leaders and manufacturing teams to execute processes.
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Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Celestica Inc.

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Date: Apr 20, 2025

Job Title: Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement
Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)
Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)
Role: Senior Manager (SMG)
Job Code: SMG-CI-CTIM
Job Band: 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

  • Develop and promote a principle-based CI culture in the site/function and beyond
  • Ensure that CI always supports the flow of value to customers, both internal and external
  • Continually assess and reflect on the effectiveness of the strategy deployment and CI culture building - manage appropriate adjustments in execution to ensure delivery of objectives to the site/function
  • Co-lead the site/function CI Committee with the site/function leader to ensure alignment and engagement of CI resources, prioritization and execution of CI activities aligned to the site/function strategy deployment plans, monitoring of appropriate metrics, CI recognition and appropriate reflection on the site/function strategy deployment plans
  • Lead or facilitate the management gemba (“go and see”) with the site/function leader and all direct staff to understand how the work is done, act as coaches, establish and communicate a vision for CI culture and ensure its implementation. Promote gemba activities within the organization.
  • Facilitate the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards
  • Keep informed of good practices in the both broader Celestica network and the industry, so that new ideas can be integrated back into the site/function
  • Ensure that the site/function leader and direct staff participate in charter reviews, kaizen/project readouts and CI recognition activities, so that senior management support is visible to the site/function employee population
  • Identify the good CI activities within the site/function and ensure appropriate rewards & recognition are bestowed. For example, Best Of Site/Function activities are identified and shared in Operations Central.
  • Develop the skills of the CI team to ensure that they can effectively perform their responsibilities, enabling development for career progression
  • Collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities execution
  • Facilitate and mentor improvement and/or transformation efforts. Provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis. Coordinate training for CI for Employees, CI for Leadership, Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications

Additional tasks specific to Corporate roles:

  • Contribute to department activities that include: global CI strategy development and deployment, best practice identification and promotion, Systematic CI maturity assessment calibration, CI communications that promote success stories and lessons for the organization
  • Manage Six Sigma supporting software (Minitab), manage best practice sharing databases (Operations Central) and maintain global CI metrics
  • Maintain and evolve Systematic CI Standards, CI training materials and standard CI templates and other documentation
  • Work to achieve Master Black Belt certification
  • Demonstrated experience of identifying the need for and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant gains in operational efficiencies
  • Demonstrated success in leading/facilitating a CI transformation
  • Strong professional acumen and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven project management and organizational skills and expertise
  • Must have the ability to handle multiple priority tasks in a manner that meets business requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and lead without direct authority by acting as a change agent
  • Trains/coaches/mentors others in CI subject matter
  • The ability to apply the scientific method through PDCA or DMAIC to solve complex cross-functional and technical problems where the symptom(s) and/or root cause(s) are not understood
  • The ability to analyze data with strong technical mathematical skills
  • Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing and support function environments
  • Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Management experience within a matrix organization
  • People management and development experience
  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Problem solving
  • Results oriented
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Flexibility
Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.
Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

8+ years of relevant experience, minimum 5 years management experience
Lean and Six Sigma Black Belts
Should be very experienced in CI and will have worked on a CI deployment in a past role
Experience in change management
Operations experience is also essential

Typical Education

Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST II

TE Connectivity Corporation

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At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.Job Overview

Support the Plant TEOA Manager in planning and executing TEOA (Total Enterprise Operational Excellence) initiatives to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals. Drive continuous improvement, train Value Stream (VS) teams, and implement digital factory projects to promote operational excellence. This role involves significant communication with China plants, making Chinese language proficiency highly preferable.

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Key Responsibilities
1.TEBIT Projects
• Plan and execute TEBIT (Total Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) projects, including digital value creation initiatives, via value streams.
• Track and deliver measurable cost savings.
KPI: Achieve 30% contribution to TEBIT cost-saving goals.

2. Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
• Lead and facilitate at least 5 Kaizen events annually.
• Drive financial savings through project implementation.
KPI: Contribute 20% to cost-saving initiatives.

3. TEOA Culture and Training
• Deliver training on TEOA tools, Kaizen, and digital factory processes to VS teams.
• Promote a strong operational excellence culture.
KPI: Achieve 20% training closure rate.

4. Standardization and CIP Deployment
• Standardize TEOA processes through KAIZEN projects and CIP system deployment.
• Develop and release standard work documentation.
KPI: Contribute 20% to standardization goals.

5. Digital Factory Implementation
• Coordinate the deployment of digital factory tools and ensure successful project completion.
KPI: Achieve 20% closure rate for digital factory initiatives.

Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering is mandatory (fresh graduates are welcome).
• Language: Proficiency in Chinese is highly preferred due to regular communication with Chinese plants.
• Experience: Prior experience in Lean, Kaizen, or operational excellence is a plus but not mandatory.

Skills :
• Understanding of TEOA, Kaizen, and digital factory tools.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach.

Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

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Continuous Improvement (IL6S) Intern

Shah Alam, Selangor Mondelez International

Posted 5 days ago

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**Job Description**
**Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?**
**Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.**
As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone- you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.
**Education / Certifications:**
+ Student from Chemical Engineering background or any related field.
No Relocation support available
**Business Unit Summary**
**Mondelēz International in Southeast Asia is in five countries serving 19 markets with more than 18 nationalities and 7,500 employees. This group is emerging as one of the fastest growing regions in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and we are proud of consistently producing high quality products in nine manufacturing sites. We are market leaders in key snacking categories, making and selling brands like** **_Oreo_** **and** **_Tiger_** **biscuits,** **_Kinh Do_** **mooncakes,** **_Jacob's_** **crackers,** **_Cadbury Dairy Milk_** **chocolate,** **_Tang_** **powdered beverage,** **_Halls_** **candy and** **_Eden_** **cheese. We set the benchmark in being a responsible business and contributing to the communities in which we operate.**
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Job Type**
Intern (Fixed Term)
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At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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