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PRIMARY FUNCTION

Successfully drives, facilitate, and coach the Business Process Improvement appraoch within ASM region(s), business unit(s), and/or functional area(s) by providing strategic and transformational expertise through the deployment of Business Process Improvement Systems, related tools and thought processes.

Acts as the key subject matter expert regarding process improvement initiatives.

Presents recommendation and progress reports to senior and executive leadership

Provides mentoring, coaching and project management leadership to team members within a global structure, business unit, or functional level.

Responsible for creating an environment and assisting leadership and customers in the timely and successful completion of cost effective, strategic project and business improvement opportunities.

Serves as project consultants, guide or leader while implementing and accelerating constructive long-term change.

Drives organization(s) to meet their strategic objectives.

Assumes leadership role as the key continuous improvement consultant in a learn and do approach.

Directly interfaces with key leadership and functional experts providing insight and advice on Business Process Improvement approaches to strategic business challenges.

Incorporates the use of Business Process Improvement Methodology and Tools into current business management processes.

Stays current in the field through continuous learning, and internal and external benchmarking activities.

Influences projects and business improvement initiatives to directly contribute to stated strategic objectives.

Critically reviews and coach others on effective use of Business Process Improvement Methodology and Tools

Manages the Business Process Improvement Certification process for continued learning and organizational capability development.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Head of Operations Excellence to define Operational Excellence strategies and goals, deploy plans and ensure deployment is aligned with the business strategy.

Articulate and communicate the Operations Excellence strategy to the site/Function and serve as a role model for Business Excellence behaviors and values.

Drive Operations Excellence workstreams' Implementations in AMS

Promote Class A behavior and sustainability

Coordinate Business Continuity Planning (BCP).

Lead Lean Six Sigma projects to improve quality, reduce cycle times and reduce cost and achieve customer satisfaction.

Lead Green Belt program, advocate training and Kaizen on site.

Teach, influence and motivate staff to apply Lean Six Sigma tools for problem solving.

Create an open environment for learning and facilitate Operations Excellence/ Class A/ BCP training.

Mentor Black Belts, Green Belts and Advocates for Lean Sigma projects

Track and report project benefits.

Network with other Sites/Functions to exchange knowledge and good practice both internally and externally.

Cultivate the continuous improvement culture in AMS.

Lead and support Divisional Business Excellence projects.

Drive activities to maintain Class A standards.

Report balance scorecard results monthly to the site and provide matric results to Division.

Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTSBachelor Degree in Engineering or Science, Industrial Engineering is highly advantageous.5 to 8 years of related experience and minimally 3 years in management situation.Good People and communication skillsGood Change Management & Facilitation skillsStrong Project Management skillsBlack Belt Certification will be highly advantageous.Strong trainer capabilityProven influencing and negotiating ability.Coaching and mentoring ability.Positive Can-Do attitude.

*Kindly note this position is based in Tuas

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