Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager Operation Excellence

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive, build, and support the continual improvement (CI) program across the site.
• Ensure a healthy pipeline of productivity and cost-optimization projects.
• Provide coaching and training to site teams on CI tools, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Facilitate collaboration within the CI community and promote cross-learning across functions.
• Identify improvement opportunities through a systematic, data-driven approach and align with key stakeholders.
• Ensure effectiveness of the entire improvement cycle – from opportunity identification to implementation and sustainability.
• Use and analyze data effectively to define and deliver improvement opportunities across all site functions.
• Monitor performance, prepare reports, lead productivity review meetings, and guide teams on Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Drive improvements in operational performance, standards, and capability building.
• Lead and promote governance around CI modules such as Tier Reviews, LSW (Leader Standard Work), 5S, VSM, etc.
• Ensure CI practices are embedded and sustained through balanced deployment aligned with global standards.

Required Skills & Know-How:

• Strong command of spoken and written English with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of chemical processes such as reaction controls, drying, blending, and mixing.
• Proficiency in business and analytical tools (MS Office, PowerPoint, Minitab).
• In-depth knowledge of CI project execution at plant level, including Lean, Six Sigma, and productivity methodologies.
• Proven ability to coach, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.