8 Operational Excellence jobs in Thailand

Advisor, Continuous Improvement
Req ID: 124265
Remote Position: No
Hiring Manager: Sarochai Silrattranachote
Band: 09
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
State/Province: Chonburi
City: Laem Chabang
**General Overview**
**Job Title:** Advisor, Continuous Improvement
**Functional Area:** Continuous Improvement (CI)
**Career Stream:** Continuous Improvement (CTIM)
**Role:** Advisor (ADV)
**Job Code:** ADV-CI-CTIM
**Job Band:** 09
**Direct/Indirect Indicator:** Indirect
**Summary**
Along with CI Leadership, facilitate the development of CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision for one or more customers or departments, and the strategy deployment plans to deliver that strategy. Facilitate continuous improvement activities in support of the plan. Develop subject matter expertise of Lean and Six Sigma principles, systems, methods and tools. Able to coach and mentor others.(#LI-JW)
**Detailed Description**
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
+ Deploy the continuous improvement (CI) goals and strategies by applying the Improvement principles, systems, methods and tools for the operation and support functions in the organization
+ Contribute to the yearly CI activities execution plan and ensure that project goals are met
+ Work closely with key business stakeholders to build a CI environment to support a change management program
+ Participate in and/or lead the management gemba ("go and see") activities
+ Participate in and/or co-lead the site/function CI Committee
+ Facilitate the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards
+ Facilitate lean and process improvement based CI workshops to drive ideas and solutions
+ Facilitate improvement opportunities external to the site/function (as required). This may involve the delivery or training and/or kaizen facilitation at external organizations outside Celestica + other sites in the Celestica network that need help + global support functions within Celestica
+ Collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities execution
+ Work closely with all area owners to create a culture of continuous improvement
+ Drive new ideas and improvement solutions with all area owners and share good practices between customers, departments, sites and functions
+ Champion the Reward and Recognition programs to motivate all employees
+ Lead large projects that involve solving complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors to reduce/eliminate variation and/or waste
+ Support value stream improvements and/or transformation efforts. Provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis. Provide training for CI for Employees and CI for Leadership certifications and Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications, if applicable
+ Work to achieve Lean Black Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt certifications
**Knowledge/Skills/Competencies**
+ Proven competency to deliver training, facilitate kaizen events and drive business results through application of CI methods
+ Hands-on experience in delivering multiple kaizen types
+ Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing environments, operations and high performance work, such as Lean Manufacturing leadership
+ Project & Change management experience
+ Time management
+ Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
+ Leadership experience within a matrix organization
+ Collaboration
+ Communication
+ Planning
+ Problem solving
+ Results oriented
+ Leadership
+ Teamwork
+ Initiative
+ Flexibility
**Physical Demands**
Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
**Typical Experience**
5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
CI experience in manufacturing and office environments
**Typical Education**
Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized Knowledge / Skills
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
**Notes**
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

ASSISTANT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
**Job Overview**
TE Connectivity's Continuous Improvement Teams design and implement programs and projects to improve products, services, or processes aligned with business strategies. They coach teams; establish program performance metrics; and establish process excellence supports.
**What your background should look like:**
**Responsibilities:**
1. Support TEBITs and KAIZEN projects in ASEAN Operations included Continuous Improvement Activity.
2. Support TEOA and provide implementation plan to ASEAN Operations.
3. Support TEBITs and KAIZEN projects in Gateway Operations included Continuous Improvement Activity.
4. Support TEOA and Provide Implementation & Execution plan to Gateway Operations.
5. Make recommendations to and assist the Operations Manager in the development of manufacturing objectives, plans and strategies.
6. Develop and implement new techniques, method and process to continuously improve Safety quality & productivity.
7. Plan and analyze machine capacity and manpower needed.
8. Develop quarterly and yearly budget proposals and manpower forecast and manage and control within the establish limits.
9. Effectively motivate subordinates and delegate as appropriate, sufficient authority and responsibility for them to achieve departmental and individual objectives.
10. Develop and implement manpower planning / training program.
11. Develop and implement plans to ensure that in-process inventory is at optimum level and reduce rework scrap and wastage costs.
12. Continuously improve on the working environment in the areas of housekeeping, workflow, and safety. Ensure compliance to all Company's and Departmental SAFE program.
13. Inform Operations Manager of unusual problems anticipated problems and take appropriate actions. Obtain approval in emergency situations.
14. Sustain high morale and develop teamwork both within and across departments.
15. Perform other job assignment or responsibilities as and when required by Division Manager.
16. Follow TE specifications and comply with Environmental, Health and Safety management system's procedures.
17. Ability to organize, evaluate, interpret and summarize data for reports
18. Ability to prepare forecasts and analyze industry trends
19. Work across in ASIA Pacific related to TEOA/CI, Digital Factory (China, Japan and Korea)
20. Represent ASEAN Operation best practice and coordinate in Global TEOA/CI included COE (Central of Excellence)
21. Others assigned by Superior.
**Qualifications:**
1. At least Degree in qualification. Minimum 4 to 8 years working experience in manufacturing sector.
2. Lean Manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma Problem Solving experience preferred.
3. Experience in high volume manufacturing.
4. Good in analytical and critical thinking skills.
5. Good in communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Fluent communication in English (Chinese is plus)
7. Background experience High Speed Stamping, Plastic Injection, Automation is preferred.
8. Good Operational knowledge of SAP Operating System.
9.
**Competencies**
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Location:
CHACHOENGSAO PROVINCE, 24, TH, 24190
City: CHACHOENGSAO PROVINCE
State: 24
Country/Region: TH
Travel: 25% to 50%
Requisition ID: 136949
Alternative Locations:
Function: Continuous Improvement
TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST IV
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and onLinkedIn, ( Facebook, WeChat, ( Instagram andX (formerlyTwitter). ( Our core values are **integrity, accountability, inclusion, innovation and teamwork** .
**Job Overview**
Working with the Lean implementation team and CI Leader to integrate Lean tools into operations as well as drive performance improvement. Support and work closely with CI Leader and subject matter expert for the Lean tools and be responsible for all lean activities at the local site. Co-ordinate with the stakeholders to achieve Lean star level plan by driving and monitoring the projects of operation advantage, providing necessary technical support and facilitating cross-functional team to meet the metrics as planned.
**Job Requirements**
+ Overall support plant annual lean plan, identifying key improvement priorities to enhance site performance in the eyes of all stakeholders.
+ To assist in implementing continuous improvement (TE Operating Advantage - TEOA) system in plant and achieve TEOA Star level plant through improvement activity.
+ Assist in conducting site level workshops and VSM transformation projects with focus on achieving operational excellence.
+ Assist CI Leader and Plant Manager on cost efficiency, assist in identifying, improve & control the efficiency, material, labor and be all aspect of the cost viewing.
+ Participate in global lean committee, assist in global projects and activities.
+ Take role as internal process/cost consultants, to assistant CI Leader & plant manager solve management issues
+ Provide appropriate support on lean thinking, lean processing and lean production, continue to promote the culture of continuous improvement.
Execute TEOA / lean know-how transfer projects, to implement, optimize and solve specific problems in operation
**What your background should look like**
+ Bachelors Degree in engineering or technical field.
+ Minimum 5 years working experiences
+ 2 years working experiences as Continuous Improvement manager at least.
+ Professional experience with focus on production, logistics or industrial engineering is an advantage.
+ Previous experience in leading both continuous improvement activities and value stream transformation projects.
+ Good flexibility and can work under pressure
+ Demonstrate the ability to lead change, a great team-work player.
+ Excellent communication and coaching skills, strong leadership skills.
+ Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, being result-oriented.
+ Project management skills.
+ Fluent in both spoken and written English and local language is essential.
+ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is an advantage
**Competencies**
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Location:
Lamphun, 51, TH, 51000
City: Lamphun
State: 51
Country/Region: TH
Travel: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 139097
Alternative Locations:
Function: Continuous Improvement
TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

Identify business process pain points based on management's direction by analyzing current operational data.
Initiate business processes, strategies, and process designs and align with the current process to enhance the overall process and enhance business competitiveness.
Redesign management infrastructure system and improve in accordance with the related process operation standards. accordance with the related process operation standards.
Develop process performance indicators and analyze operational levels by monitoring abnormal situations.
Lead and follow up to ensure the new business process is well implemented.
Required
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business management, Industrial engineering or a related field of study.
At least 5+ years of experience in process improvement.
At least one year of experience supporting senior and executive-level client decision-making and proactively anticipating stakeholders need.
At least one year of experience developing new and re-designing existing processes to meet new and/or evolving business requirements.
At least one year of experience facilitating group meetings or workshops to achieve desired outcomes and achieve consensus, with stakeholders.
Preferred Process improvement and/or project management certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CAPM, PMP).
Experience using quality improvement programs (e.g., Total Quality Management, Six Sigma).
Project management experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills to various audiences in a professional business environment.
Experience analyzing large and complex data sets, including a demonstrated thorough aptitude for conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute as a team member: understanding personal and team roles, contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members, and proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback.
Demonstrated ability identifying and addressing client needs, building relationships with clients, developing requests for information, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks, and communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor.
Experience prioritizing and handling multiple tasks, researching and analyzing pertinent client, industry and technical matters, and utilizing problem-solving skills to achieve desired outcomes Skills and Qualifications

**Job skills required**: Project Management, Industrial Engineering

**About UOB**:
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices.

Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values — Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

**About the Department**:
Group Technology and Operations (GTO) provides software and system development, information technology support services and banking operations.

We have centralized and standardized the technology components into Singapore, creating a global footprint which can be utilized for supporting our regional subsidiaries and the branches around the world. We operate and support 19 countries with this architecture to provide a secure and flexible banking infrastructure.

Our Operations divisions provide transactional customer services for our businesses while also focusing on cost efficiency through process improvements, automation and straight through processing.

**Responsibilities**:
**Job Requirements**:
**Be a part of UOB Family**:

As a **Supply Chain professional** at **Business Consulting Team**, you will be working with many of the world’s leading organizations to improve their Supply Chain performance in a rapidly changing environment. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. Our team will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and giving you experience with a diverse range of clients and projects.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work closely across industries with client business team
- Lead the team to review and evaluate current state of Supply Chain and Operations by using a robust set of data analytics and assessment tools
- Identify gaps in client operations and recommend resolutions for further improvements
- Provide guidance and design deliverables content to reflect client needs and strive to develop deliverable quality through verification and validation of results
- Manage engagement to ensure the project is on track and all milestones and expectations are met and report to client’s top management
- Develop relationship with the client management and lead opportunity pursuit

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Production), BBA, or Supply Chain related
- Preferably Master’s degree (MBA, Supply Chain Management, and etc.)
- 7+ years of professional experience with at least two of the following areas: Sales and Operations Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, or Distribution and Logistics
- Preferably consulting professional experience either through internship or past professional background
- Leadership, managerial skills, presentation skills, problem solving, flexibility, logical thinking and team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and managerial skills
- Able to work under pressure, aggressive timeframe, and consulting lifestyle
- Able to portray the ideas and convince the audiences
- Very good Thai and English communication skills
- Preferably Lean Operations experience, Six Sigma educated, and/or TPS practiced
- Preferably experience in VBA or any coding
- Ability to travel to upcountry or abroad is required

If you are looking for a challenging job with dynamic fast-paced environment, we invite you joining our hands and building a better working world!

As a **Supply Chain professional** at **Business Consulting Team**, you will be working with many of the world’s leading organizations to improve their Supply Chain performance in a rapidly changing environment. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. Our team will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and giving you experience with a diverse range of clients and projects.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work closely across industries with client business team
- Review and evaluate current state of Supply Chain and Operations by using a robust set of data analytics and assessment tools
- Identify gaps in client operations and recommend resolutions for further improvements
- Design deliverables content to reflect client needs and strive to develop deliverable quality through verification and validation of results
- Manage engagement to ensure the project is on track and all milestones are met under supervision from project manager, and report to client’s top management
- Conduct market research, feasibility study, and business development
- Support project manager/ team leader in executing projects and other tasks

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Production), BBA, or Supply Chain related
- Preferably Master’s degree (MBA, Supply Chain Management, and etc.)
- 4 - 6 years of professional experience with at least one of the following areas: Sales and Operations Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, or Distribution and Logistics
- Preferably consulting professional experience either through internship or past professional background
- Hardworking, self-motivated individual, and team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and managerial skills
- Able to work under pressure, aggressive timeframe, and consulting lifestyle
- Very good Thai and English communication skills
- Preferably Lean Operations experience, Six Sigma educated, and/or TPS practiced
- Preferably experience in VBA
- Ability to travel to upcountry or abroad is required

If you are looking for a challenging job with dynamic fast-paced environment, we invite you joining our hands and building a better working world!