sr mgr continuous improvement 持续改善高级经理.

Overall Purpose of Job:

Continuous Improvement & Lean Operation Excellence Roadmap implementation to achieve Measurable Outcomes in Business Operation System, Productivity, Quality improvement, Cost saving…continuous improvement

1. Make a stepped improvement in the operations excellence in Auto APAC Operation to ensure our competitive position is improved
2. Reap financial and non-financial benefits from continuous improvement activities and workshops
3. Provide a central resource and functional skill base necessary to support the many improvement projects.
4. Promote and deployment problem solving methodology.

Major Responsibilities:

• Achieve AUT APAC income savings commitment and target for Working Capital, Capital improvement projects
• Lead other specific Functional project such as Material, inventory and logistic management project Operational improvement projects with good interface and execution at regional and site level
• Conduct cross-functional improvement program and workshop for significant improvement to stimulate change.  Ensure initiatives are well-perpetuated through the plants through such program and workshop.
• Drive and track regional and site-specific business outcome and metrics that the plants are committed to deliver
• Share best practices, lessons learned, replication of successful projects throughout the region
• Support skill development in Lean (operational) and structured problem solving (six sigma) skill, standardization of practice, calibration of mindset
• Serve as ‘subject matter expert’ so site LPO can utilize their knowledge and China leadership can utilize them for target initiatives through out the year

Key Competencies:

• 8-10 years of managerial or ‘change management’ working experience,
• At least 3-5 years of regional lean operation and/or structured problem solving experience. 
• Black Belt certified, Lean, Shainin certification preferred
• Working experience in Tier one international automotive suppliers preferred.
• Global thinker, understand and appreciates the culture differences
• Driver for results, manages change and gaining commitment
• Independent, resourceful and takes initiative.
• Effective communication skills.
• Well-spoken English skill and good presentation skill,
• Has regional experience and demonstrated success in this role

Education and Experience:

Educational:             Bachelor Degree or above

Experience:              

1. At least 8-10 years of lean operation and/or structured problem solving (six sigma) experience.

2. Minimum 3-5 years manufacturing operation, production, quality, logistic, .. working experience in International Automotive industry;

3. Regional lean project experience.

4. Strong Lean/ Kaizen continuous improvement capability;

5. Strong problem solving capability with strong statistical methodology methods on 8D, DMAIC, 3X5WHY, DOE … with six-sigma Black Belt, and or Master Black Belt,… desired.

Attributes:        

- Demonstrated strong management & leadership skill & abilities

  - Results driven team player;

  - Excellent communication capability, and strong presentation skills;

 - Cross-functional working experience, and strong leading capability;

  - Strong pushing and drive capability

- Self-starter with the ability to work in a global/regional/cross functional team environment.

  - Excellent English and communication skill