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Head, Continuous Improvement (Hub Performance & Operational Excellence)
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About SATS
SATS Ltd. is headquartered in Singapore and is one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines. SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 215 stations in 27 countries.
Why Join Us
At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. We offer a holistic approach and commitment to fostering fulfilling careers that support career growth and meaningful contributions in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities
This role reports to the Singapore Hub team and focuses on strengthening hub performance through continuous improvement and quality service delivery.
Lead a team and work with stakeholders to drive cost management programs and service improvement programs across all ground handling units in Singapore.
Adopt Lean Six Sigma methodology to build a culture of continuous improvement and achieve productivity gains and operational excellence.
Design, lead, and drive the development and full implementation of group-wide continuous improvement and operational excellence programs aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
Drive process improvement initiatives across all functional areas in the Singapore Hub to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality.
Conduct regular reviews of operational processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement, drive growth and performance.
Conduct deep dives of defects in operations and drive performance through root-cause analysis and effective solutioning.
Challenge the status quo and develop strategies to improve operational efficiency through simplification or elimination.
Adopt a problem-solving approach with active change management.
Leverage productivity metrics and performance measurements to achieve optimal operational delivery, customer satisfaction, SLAs, and compliance with standards.
Create and implement KPIs and data dashboards to monitor, report, and review performance for informed decisions.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and ownership of performance and processes at all levels.
Develop a skilled pool of CI resources across functions.
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence tools, including Yellow Belt and Green Belt projects.
Align with local, regional and global best practices and the group’s business strategies.
Be proficient in project management, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering on time and on budget.
Key Requirements
Master / Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Science or relevant discipline
10 years of experience in a leadership position in an operations related field and/or process engineering
Proven experience in a similar role with focus on operational excellence, process improvement and change management. Knowledge of service/processing/manufacturing/aviation is advantageous
Strong knowledge of Lean Management, Six Sigma, Value-Stream Mapping, Kaizen and/or other Operations Excellence tools (certified Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt or higher is highly desirable)
Proven track record in conceptualisation, devising strategies and roll-out of company-wide Operations Excellence programs
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience building or developing new teams
Strong initiative, planning skills, data-driven analytical abilities and proven problem-solving performance
Ability to interact across functional teams and at multiple levels (including C-suites) and build trust with external stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in analytical, statistical and data dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI) is preferred
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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• The Continuous Improvement Manager partners with the site leadership team to implement the Continuous Improvement Systemin alignment with the goals and objectives of the site or function.
• Strengthen organization competency in Continuous Improvement fundamentals and processes to engage and empower employees to effect positive change through continuous training, learning and application.
• Build and maintain trust and credibility with employees at all levels demonstrating corporate values and principles.
• Facilitates Continuous Improvement training programs, Kaizen events and other Continuous Improvement initiatives. Assesses, coaches and provides constructive feedback to teams in order to strengthen the Continuous Improvement competency
  Educates employees on Continuous Improvement systems, tools and techniques helping to form a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Qualification

• Minimum of three to five years of demonstrated successful implementation / execution in continuous improvement systems and tools with achieve results.
• Minimum three to five years of strong Manufacturing Operations experience
• Strong leadership and people engagement skills; Leads by example using leadership effectiveness (EI).
• Understand change, including how people react to it and proactively plan for the various stages of transformational and transitional change and the effect of that change.
• Exceptional communication skills; oral and written throughout the change process. Can effectively build and maintain strong rapport with all stakeholders to deliver and sustain support throughout the entire improvement process. Strong ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization.
• Acknowledges the changing business

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and forward-thinking professional to join our Group management

team. The role will be dedicated to driving permanent improvement programmes across all

commercial laboratories, with a strong focus on operational excellence, efficiency, and digital

transformation.

A key focus will be monitoring and improving Turnaround Time (TAT) and other performance

measures across entities, while ensuring our laboratories adapt effectively to emerging IT and

AI technologies

Key Responsibilities:

Continuous Improvement

• Lead group-wide initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity in laboratory

operations.

• Standardise best practices, workflows, and reporting frameworks across all entities.

• Monitor and enhance Turnaround Time (TAT) as a critical performance metric for client

satisfaction and service delivery.

• Identify bottlenecks and drive structured solutions using Lean/Six Sigma or other

improvement methodologies.

IT & AI Transformation

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement IT solutions that support laboratory operations,

client services, and business functions.

• Develop and lead strategies for adopting AI technologies to improve testing efficiency, data

integrity, and reporting accuracy.

• Collaborate with laboratory managers, IT vendors, and external partners to ensure

systems are future-ready, scalable, and compliant.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a central point of contact for group-level projects, ensuring alignment and synergy

across all subsidiaries.

• Partner with management and laboratory leadership to prioritise and deliver improvement

initiatives.

• Provide regular updates and performance dashboards to Group management.

Change Management & Training

• Embed continuous improvement culture across the organisation through structured

communication and engagement.

• Design and deliver training programmes on new IT systems, AI tools, and process

improvements.

• Ensure sustainable adoption of new solutions and long-term effectiveness of implemented

changes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, IT, Business or related field.

• Proven track record in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or IT/AI

transformation projects.

• Familiarity with laboratory operations, testing services, or regulated industries preferred.

• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes (e.g., TAT

improvement).

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt certification an advantage).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead change across diverse teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work at group level, shaping the future of multiple commercial laboratory

entities.

• Exposure to cutting-edge IT and AI technologies in the Testing, Inspection & Certification

(TIC) industry.

• Key role in improving Turnaround Time (TAT) and overall laboratory performance.

• Collaborative, innovative, and dynamic working environment.

• Career growth with direct visibility to senior management and shareholders.

Job Title: Intern, Continuous Improvement

Job Location: Terminal 2

SATS is Asia's leading provider of food solutions and gateway services. Using innovative food technologies and resilient supply chains, we create tasty, quality food in sustainable ways for airlines, foodservice chains, retailers and institutions. With heartfelt service and advanced technology, we connect people, businesses and communities seamlessly through our comprehensive gateway services for customers such as airlines, cruise lines, freight forwarders, postal services and eCommerce companies.

Fulfilling our purpose to feed and connect communities, SATS delights customers in over 55 locations and 14 countries across the Asia Pacific, UK, and the Middle East. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit

Job Description:

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. (SGX stock code: S58) is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines. SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

To support the Continuous Improvement team in identifying, analyzing, and driving process improvements across departments.

1.Project Management: Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of timelines of projects.

1. Data Collection and Analysis: Break down complex problems, identify root causes, collect and interpret data to support improvement initiatives.

2. Process Mapping: Work cross functionally and communicate clearly with various stakeholders to gather insights. Understand and visually document workflows.

3. Administrative Support: Perform various administrative duties as needed to support the team, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project files, and managing correspondence, preparation of presentation decks and reports.

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

5. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

6.Lean, Six-Sigma or quality systems certified (not mandatory)

What We Offer

Experience the Liebherr Culture and Belief of "One Passion. Many Opportunities." Immerse in our diversified workforce and make a meaningful, real-world impact with our organisation. We offer a competitive starting salary along with comprehensive medical and dental benefits. Additional perks include two-way transportation provided to/from Clementi MRT, a friendly and nurturing environment and good work-life balance.

The Job

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer's primary responsibility is leading lean initiatives, designing and facilitating lean training and leading other CI activities of the division. The position holder shall devise efficient systems that integrate employee, machines, IT, materials, information and energy to make a product or to provide a service. This role is expected to use Lean Sigma tools and methodologies in order to reduce variability, waste and cost of poor quality, resulting in improved customer satisfaction, business growth and company profitability.

What You Can Expect of the Job

• You'll review production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows and other information to understand methods that are applied and activities that take place in maintenance functions and services.
• You'll develop proposals for restructuring and modernization of the system and implement them after approval.
• You'll develop/refine control systems to make financial planning and cost analysis more efficient.
• You'll plan and lead the CI activities such as 5S, Kaizen, Lean, PDCA, QRQC methods, etc., including carrying out of audits and fact finding (of processes and operations).
• You'll schedule, plan and execute relevant training sessions for company employees (e.g. on various CI tools applicable to the company's operations) and follow through on all necessary logistics.
• You'll monitor CI projects assigned to various departments and follow-up on their status (e.g. via regular meetings).
• You'll work closely with all departments to perform root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions for process related concerns and customer complaints.
• You'll support root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement within the maintenance processes.
• You'll provide monthly updates on CI activities status to the Management.
• Any other task as assigned by the Quality Manager or General Manager.

What We Expect of You

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Continual Improvement activities, preferably in a related aerospace/aviation industry.
• Proficiency in relevant IT applications, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI, MS Dynamics and ERP applications.
• Professional experience with Quality Management System, Lean six sigma tools and methodologies.
• Experience in conducting training in Lean six sigma manufacturing/operation principles and Kaizen facilitation.
• Good comprehension and analytical skills to provide solutions and insights to various stakeholder's strategic decisions
• A good communicator and team player with pleasant and energetic personality, effective verbal and written communication skills, and able to interact at all levels.
• Able to handle international & local audits.
• Good knowledge of a Part-145 working environment will be an added advantage.
• Participation in any quality standard certification.

Who We Are

Liebherr-Aerospace is a leading European manufacturer and global supplier of Air Management, Flight Control, Actuation and Landing Gear systems as well as Gearboxes. Liebherr-Aerospace's dedicated regional service centre, Liebherr-Singapore, provides a wide range of support services to the aviation industry in Asia-Pacific.

Job Responsibilities

• Be full-time dedicated to continuous improvement and assist the Continuous Improvement Manager to cultivate Lean-Sigma culture across the organization.

• Provide support to any section in the organization in implementing Lean-Sigma projects that improves Quality, Cost or Delivery.

• Provide assistance in training the staff in Lean-Sigma Tools and Methodology including preparation of training curriculum.

• Provide assistance in conducting initiatives aimed at spreading Lean-Sigma Knowledge across the organization.

• Lead Lean-Sigma Projects / Kaizens as assigned by the Continuous Improvement Manager.

• Be the backup for the Continuous Improvement Manager and discharge his/her duties when required.

• Comply with HSE standards and participate actively in contributing towards HSE improvement.

• Handle any other duties as assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Knowledge and experience in Lean Sigma Tools and Methodology.

Practical experience in Change Management.

• Some experience in Industry 4.0 solutions deployment

• Some knowledge in Landing Gear Overhaul and Repair process will be advantageous

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite is required.

• Familiarity with PowerBI, Statistical analysis software (Minitab or equivalent), or Flow Modelling is advantageous

Step into our world of creativity and joy

Continuous Improvement Intern

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Continuous Improvement Intern - Your future position?

Location: 1 Woodlands Avenue 8

Reporting to: Continuous Improvement Manager ASEAN

As a CI Intern, you will get the opportunity to participate in manufacturing/engineering excellence projects and support the team on process improvements.

Job Responsibilities:

• To support data collection and observation at operation.
• Involvement in improvement projects (visual control, productivity, etc) at production, warehouse and quality.
• To support on administrative work – like labelling, setting up boards and documentation.
• Lead an improvement project with the help of CI executives / managers.
• Facilitate events set-up.

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Diploma in Chemical Engineering or relevant fields

• LI-Y

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

Remote working: On-site

• Function as a Business Partner to deliver a step change in business performance. This is a high impact role which requires a broad understanding of the business.
• Identify, deploy and drive successful completion of focused projects / initiatives which ultimately translate to operational and financial results as well as customer satisfaction.
• Establish and deploy an effective framework and structure within the entire organization to deliver Business Improvement.
• Champion Continuous Improvement within the organization, including training, coaching, leading, driving and delivering.

• Degree in Business or Engineering.
• Strong operational excellence experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in delivering step change in business performance.
• A hands-on practitioner who is conversant with business improvement tools & techniques, with associated certification (eg. Lean, Theory Of Constraints), coupled with demonstrable knowledge and experience in real world applications.
• Ability to engage employees at various levels of the organization to support and contribute to business improvement, with leadership, drive and influencing ability.
• Good understanding of the entire spectrum of operational excellence with a hands-on approach.
• Analytical, data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and numeracy skills.
• Six sigma certification a plus.