Continuous Improvement Leader

European company based in Ben Cat, Binh DuongJoin a global leader in power transmission and control. We are looking for an outstanding professional to take on the role of Continuous Improvement Leader—a key position driving innovation and operational excellence.JOB PURPOSEThe Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader’s role is to identify, lead, and execute the CI strategy via Lean and WCM methods within their assigned business or segment(s) to deliver bottom line, quantified results. This includes performing business assessment, planning, facilitation, execution of kaizen events, and sustainment through standard work and procedures.- Primary Responsibilities:• Access and generate measurement and assessment tools enabling operational and CI leaders to evaluate potential areas for formal Continuous Improvement actions and to subsequently determine their operational and financial value.• Recommend Continuous Improvement projects (e.g., kaizen events, point kaizens, major project teams, etc.) based on evaluating operational and financial data and qualitative analysis based on observation and discussion; supported by proposed budget and cost/benefit forecasts.• Project manage approved Continuous Improvement programs by coordinating necessary human and operational resources and setting and implementing budgetary and timing controls to achieve chartered goals.• Coach, counsel and train operational managers and staff to apply, support, sustain and develop a Continuous Improvement culture. • Facilitate and lead Continuous Improvement events as a subject matter expert while empowering operational staff and associates to present ideas and create improvements and solutions.• Leverage best practices gained through Continuous Improvement activities to other activities which would benefit from implementation.- Planning and Execution:• Analyze local business effectively and define/communicate a clear direction and go-forward plan. • Execute plans individually and by utilizing a cross-functional team to meet/exceed business goals and effective involvement of consultant resources.• Define plans for both short and long term application and benefit- Team Building• Define team/staffing requirements within a matrix environment.• Build a matrix team focusing on talent multiplication and utilization of individuals experience/background.• Coach others to enhance their personal performance setting focused targets and expectations.• Provide proper reward and recognition to individuals/teams.- Change Management / Problem Solving• Provide decisive leadership and team facilitation in the face of adversity - define tasks clearly, identify and coordinate resources, and execute CI go-forward plan.• Quickly identify barriers to progress and execute team plan for success in/out of specific events.• Coordinate successful kaizen events with quantified success including assessment and effective sustainment of standard work.- Project Management• Execute formulated or directed plans individually and through teams, must notably through coordinating and running successful kaizen events with quantified success.• Manage own time and to formulate priorities to manage several tasks at once without local or frequent direction.• Identify and plan to avoid potential barriers. Facilitate resolving barriers with sponsors.• Monitor cost, schedule and performance of projects and events. Evaluate and take remedial actions to achieve sustained success.- Train, coach and counsel• Identify training needs in partnership with operational management• Manage/Support need fulfilment.• Design, develop and lead/facilitate group courses• Support individuals through coaching and counselling