Role Overview:
The Lean Director, APAC Leader supports Lean implementation at the team level,
facilitating problem-solving, standard work, continuous improvement. This
role works closely with Lean Leaders to build Lean capability. They are the
engine of continuous improvement, identifying inefficiencies, solving problems,
contributing to the culture of Lean.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Resource ftheganization to lead Regional-based problem-solving
engagements
Policy Deployment:
Cascade strategic goals from the top of theganization down to individual
contributors, ensuring everyone understands their role in achieving the
companys vision.
Governance:
Oversee Lean Business system, Lean methodologies, tools associated process
improvement standard work. Establish Lean governance structures, performance
dashboards & sustainment mechanisms.
C-Suite Collaboration:
Work closely with the executive leadership team, facilitating effective
communication collaboration to drive strategic initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Serve as a liaison between the executive team, regional leadership key
stakeholders, ensuring transparent effective communication.
Continuous Improvement:
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean methodologies to
enhance operational efficiency effectiveness.
Risk Management:
Identify mitigate risks, ensuring theganizations long-term
sustainability success.
Mentorship & Training:
Coach develop Lean Practitioners, Process Owners, other leaders within
theganization, fostering a culture of growth development.
What You Will Do:
Focus on regional initiatives, aligns with global lean program, supports
regional & global implementations Implement process improvement methodologies
tools. Support integration alignment vertically horizontally across
theganization. Lead improvement projects aligned with business strategies
priorities. Utilize Lean methodologies to drive process improvements in key
areas. Conduct manage Lean training sessions fall personnel. Conduct
root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities, recommending
appropriate technology business solutions. Facilitate Obeya Room Set-ups,
Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen workshops, Daily Work Installations,
driving action closure.
How You Will Do It:
Solve challenges by helping with global synergy opportunities, best practice
sharing implementation. Work closely with local leadership to implement
deliver improvements in process performance. Mentother project leaders to
accelerate results improve the culture of continuous improvement. Identify
key process improvement opportunities lead process standardization. Conduct
training sessions workshops to promote Lean methodologies. Facilitate
workshops training sessions, balancing theoretical knowledge with practical
application. Foster innovation by introducing new CI techniques, methodologies,
tools, sharing insights broadly across CI Team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Quality, Engineering, a related field.
Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement. Experience leading
business transformation projects - track record of delivering tangible,
recognized business & customer results. Demonstrated leadership capability,
strong business acumen, ability to align change management approach to business
needs. Strong communication presentation skills. Ability to establish
rapport with leaders, customers peers. Proven analytical
systems-thinking: design & deployment of end-to-end solutions that exceed
requirements. Excellent facilitation strategic thinking skills. Experience
in leading, training, coaching Lean 6Sigma methods & tools.
Demonstrated capability in team building, coaching, effective
collaboration. Proactive risk management issue resolution skills with
appropriate escalation practices. Travel Requirements: 25-50%
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