205 Lean jobs in Singapore

Job Description

About Us: Agilent is a leading manufacturer of analytical equipment, supplies and test kits for analysis in the Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Genomics, and In-Vitro Diagnostic markets, committed to continuous improvement and supply chain excellence. We are seeking a talented and motivated Regional Supply Chain Excellence Business Analyst to join our team and drive lean initiatives across our regional supply chain operations.

Job Summary: The Regional Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and sustainability of lean principles across multiple facilities within the specified region. This role involves collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize processes, and foster a culture of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lean Support: Assist in the deployment of lean methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Six Sigma, to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Training & Coaching: Provide training and coaching to employees at all levels to build lean capabilities and ensure consistent application of lean principles, leveraging the Agilent Supply Chain Excellence playbooks and materials.
• Process Analysis: Analyze current manufacturing and logistics processes, identify areas for improvement, and support the implementation of solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Performance Monitoring: Help develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure the impact of lean initiatives.
• Project Assistance: Support multiple lean projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality, and supply chain, to drive lean initiatives and achieve operational goals.
• Change Facilitation: Assist in change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation, problem-solving, and proactive thinking among employees.

• Minimum BA/BS in Business, Engineering/Chemistry/Biology or related.
• 8+ experience with LEAN, CI, TPS, DBS, and/or Six Sigma tools and programs and related with demonstrated ability to lead and implement manufacturing excellence programs working in diverse teams.
• 2+ years management experience working in manufacturing, logistics, or operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders and with teams to organize and present business cases and coordinate resources across technical, operations, quality, site management and to improve productivity.
• Ability to travel 25-50% within base region with occasional travel globally.

Job Description

About Us: Agilent is a leading manufacturer of analytical equipment, supplies and test kits for analysis in the Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Genomics, and In-Vitro Diagnostic markets, committed to continuous improvement and supply chain excellence. We are seeking a talented and motivated Regional Supply Chain Excellence Business Analyst to join our team and drive lean initiatives across our regional supply chain operations.

Job Summary: The Regional Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and sustainability of lean principles across multiple facilities within the specified region. This role involves collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize processes, and foster a culture of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lean Support: Assist in the deployment of lean methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Six Sigma, to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Training & Coaching: Provide training and coaching to employees at all levels to build lean capabilities and ensure consistent application of lean principles, leveraging the Agilent Supply Chain Excellence playbooks and materials.
• Process Analysis: Analyze current manufacturing and logistics processes, identify areas for improvement, and support the implementation of solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Performance Monitoring: Help develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure the impact of lean initiatives.
• Project Assistance: Support multiple lean projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality, and supply chain, to drive lean initiatives and achieve operational goals.
• Change Facilitation: Assist in change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation, problem-solving, and proactive thinking among employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS in Business, Engineering/Chemistry/Biology or related.
• 8+ experience with LEAN, CI, TPS, DBS, and/or Six Sigma tools and programs and related with demonstrated ability to lead and implement manufacturing excellence programs working in diverse teams.
• 2+ years management experience working in manufacturing, logistics, or operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders and with teams to organize and present business cases and coordinate resources across technical, operations, quality, site management and to improve productivity.
• Ability to travel 25-50% within base region with occasional travel globally.

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

Join WSA as a Senior / Manager, Smart Lean, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming our operations, combining the power of Lean thinking with smart technologies to drive meaningful, measurable change.

• Lead Lean transformation initiatives across teams and sites
• Facilitate impactful workshops (Kaizen, VSM, 5S) and standardize best practices
• Leverage data and digital tools (e.g., MES, dashboards) to uncover inefficiencies and implement smart solutions
• Align strategy with execution by collaborating with leadership and tracking KPIs
• Coach and develop teams, building a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement

• 10+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence
• Proven success leading Lean transformations in complex, multi-site environments
• Expertise in Value Stream Mapping and Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong leadership in change management and team development
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation

At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful?We can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer andcommitted to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

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Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

Join WSA as a Senior / Manager, Smart Lean, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming our operations, combining the power of Lean thinking with smart technologies to drive meaningful, measurable change.

• Lead Lean transformation initiatives across teams and sites
• Facilitate impactful workshops (Kaizen, VSM, 5S) and standardize best practices
• Leverage data and digital tools (e.g., MES, dashboards) to uncover inefficiencies and implement smart solutions
• Align strategy with execution by collaborating with leadership and tracking KPIs
• Coach and develop teams, building a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement

• 10+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence
• Proven success leading Lean transformations in complex, multi-site environments
• Expertise in Value Stream Mapping and Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong leadership in change management and team development
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation

At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services. Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world. With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful? We canu2019t wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Position Description

The Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence by implementing Lean principles, methodologies, and practices across the organization. This role ensures continuous improvement, efficiency gains, and waste reduction, while fostering a culture of problem-solving and innovation. The Lean Executive will work closely with leadership and employees at all levels to achieve business performance goals.

Section II

Part A - Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

The Job:

• Ensure proper implementation of Lean/Continuous Improvement tools & Lean projects across various departments in support of the organization's goals
• Promote, educate and train employees on Lean/Continuous Improvement concepts, tools and initiatives
• Expand and sustain Lean deployment efforts through facilitating Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen and Continuous Improvement events & provide hands-on support to assist initiatives
• Suggest improvements on existing practices and business processes. Introduce/implement new standards, techniques, practices and procedures to streamline processes
• Lead number of Continuous Improvement initiatives & manage efficiently the sharing of best practices among departments
• Identify, deploy and drive successful completion of Lean projects/initiatives which ultimately translate to Operational and Financial results as well as Customer Satisfaction.

Part B. Required Experience, Competencies & Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering or other related fields
• At least 2 years' relevant experience in driving productivity improvement programs
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a highly energetic and dynamic environment
• Pro-active, resourceful, self-motivated, result-oriented, independent with good initiatives
• Excellent project management skills with good time management
• Dedicated to strong teamwork with the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas.
• Hands-on experience in managing cross functional Lean projects or changes throughout all levels of businesses
• Prior experience in Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, JIRA, Power BI, VBA and Macros is preferred

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.
Join WSA as a Senior / Manager, Smart Lean, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming our operations, combining the power of Lean thinking with smart technologies to drive meaningful, measurable change.
What you will do
Lead Lean transformation initiatives across teams and sites
Facilitate impactful workshops (Kaizen, VSM, 5S) and standardize best practices
Leverage data and digital tools (e.g., MES, dashboards) to uncover inefficiencies and implement smart solutions
Align strategy with execution by collaborating with leadership and tracking KPIs
Coach and develop teams, building a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement
What you bring
10+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence
Proven success leading Lean transformations in complex, multi-site environments
Expertise in Value Stream Mapping and Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Strong leadership in change management and team development
A collaborative mindset and a passion for innovation
Who we are
At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.
Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.
With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.
Sounds wonderful?We can't wait to hear from you.
WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer andcommitted to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.
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Vous connaissez UPS, vous voyez nos camions de livraison dans la rue et recevez un colis grâce à nous. Mais savez-vous qu'UPS possède également une branche Supply Chain ?

Motivé(e) vous avez envie de gagner en expérience au sein de l'un des leaders mondiaux de la logistique.

Découvrez le métier de Spécialiste en amélioration continue sous un nouveau jour en participant à l'amélioration continue de nos process pour maintenir notre excellence opérationnelle.

Dans le cadre de ce contrat d'alternance, vous êtes rattaché(e) à la direction des Opérations sur notre site de St Witz (95).

Quelles sont les missions qui se cachent derrière le poste « Spécialiste en amélioration continue » ?

Au quotidien, vous êtes en interaction avec les différents services d'UPS. Vous :

• Participez et suivez la mise en place de projets en vous assurant que toutes les étapes sont respectées. Exemple de projets : implémentations d'un nouveau système et ses conséquences opérationnelles, revue des process existant en vue d'améliorer nos mesures de performance et la productivité, ventilation des racks dans le but de gagner des emplacements supplémentaires, etc.
• Participez aux réunions hebdomadaires liée au développement de l'excellence opérationnelle du site (5S, Lean6Sigma,CI).
• Assistez au suivi quotidien de l'activité logistique afin de mesurer l'atteinte des objectifs fixés par le client en matière de réception, stockage, préparation de commandes, d'expéditions et de gestion de l'ordre des priorités.
• Etablissez et proposez des plans d'actions dans le but d'améliorer les performances du site.

D'autres missions pourront vous être confiées au cours du contrat.

Le grand plus de votre poste ? Vous aurez une grande diversité de missions, pour des semaines qui se suivent mais ne se ressemblent pas.

Votre profil : sommes-nous fait pour s'entendre ?

• Vous préparez un diplôme de niveau Master en Transport/Logistique, Qualité, Amélioration Continue, Excellence Opérationnelle.
• Vous avez un excellent esprit d'analyse et vous êtes très organisé(e)
• Vous trouvez des solutions par vous-même, et mieux encore : vous savez les partager avec vos collègues pour les réaliser
• Vous maîtrisez les outils bureautiques, les chiffres et l'anglais opérationnel.

Les informations utiles :

Il s'agit d'un contrat d'alternance, avec des horaires de 9h – 17h (1h de pause)

Rejoignez une entreprise qui va booster votre parcours

Employee Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The role focuses on driving high-reliability electronic components used in mobility and connectivity systems.

• Perform routine and predictive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime
• Manage spare parts inventory for production tools
• Collaborate in problem-solving sessions and contribute to root cause analysis
• Assist engineers in equipment evaluations and development activities
• Support setup and commissioning of new production lines and equipment
• Participate in ongoing improvement projects to enhance process efficiency

• Diploma / Higher NITEC in Mechatronics / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in lean manufacturing environment
• Willingness to work rotating shifts (day/night) and perform overtime when required
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 or QS 9000 standards is beneficial
• Training will be provided for those without prior experience