Continuous Improvement Manager

THE ARNOTT'S GROUP ASIA BUSINESS IN MALAYSIA

Campbell Malaysia is the Regional Hub for The Arnott's Group Asia Business Unit. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the organization leads the strategy & direction to ensure that The Arnott's Group has a geographical footprint across Total Asia.

Campbell Malaysia also supports the region by supplying locally manufactured and marketed brands such as Campbell's soup, Prego pasta sauces as well as Kimball & Cheong Chan sauces. Asia's extended range of consumer food brands also include TST, Swanson, GoodTime & Nyam Nyam.

They join TheArnott's Group's portfolio ofbrands like Aussie legends Tim Tam & Shapes as well as New Zealand's favorite Farm Bake Cookies to drive presence in Asia.

Position based in Petaling Jaya.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop and build an effective Daily Management System referencing to Arnott's ME systems in other facilities.
2. Establish key measurements and rigor to sustain and measure daily performance with effective actions to drive continuous improvements in daily work system.
3. Embed Safety and QFS in daily work.
4. Facilitate Problem Solving and RCA processes, working with process engineers, engineering, production, Quality, R&D and all other functions.
5. Owns continuous improvement pillar for reducing wastes, identify new solutions and develop data-based monitoring with good decision-making process.
6. Champions Enabler program and 8D for SC
7. Design and implement lean approach in E2E supply chain planning processes
8. Coach teams to develop good problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement culture with active GMP and Kaizen teams in delivering daily improvements on the shop floor.
9. Owner of People Engagement programs partnering P&C HRBP to have team engagement across all levels.
10. Leads Process Flow Mapping, identify key process areas and important skill sets for each production line.
11. Develop technical training modules with R&D and manage training and certification process for operators and technicians.
12. Develop operator skill matrix development plan and execution by Production Managers.
13. Support Center Lining, CIL and Autonomous Maintenance initiatives by supporting training, effectiveness and verification of operators and technicians under these programs.
14. Understands and able to train operators on statistical process controls, process capabilities, design of experiments, RSM and data analysis.
15. Identify, develop and implement leadership training programs for Shift Leads, QFS Leads and Process Leads to improve leadership skills on the shop floor.

Key Requirements For Successful Applicant:

1. Degree in Engineering with experience in a well operated factory environment.
2. Sound process and statistical knowledge
3. Black Six Sigma certification has an added advantage.
4. People oriented, experience in conducting trainings and coaching.
5. Experience in leading continuous improvement work in a factory.
6. Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
7. Experience in a reputable food manufacturing experience is an added advantage