61Responsible for developing and implementing lean strategies to support factory transformation and 5-year master plan. 61Drive continuous improvement culture and engage associate full-on participation in improvement initiatives. 61Utilize lean and improvement tools such as ECRS, WCT, Poka-Yoke, VSM etc. to identify E2E pain points and bottlenecks to drive E2E value stream improvements. 61Track and analyze production data to identify deviation/ root cause and potential initiatives through data analysis, provide solutions to improve product quality and production efficiency. 61Lead in proactively identifying and executing improvement opportunities, ensuring annual improvement targets achievement 61Continuously improve production metrics, including capacity utilization, production efficiency, and product quality, to identify and resolve potential issues, enhancing overall factory performance 61Empower business transformation by promoting lean capability building; manage lean/TPM training planning, implementation, assessment, and certification. 61Drive the pillar management, establish and implement pillar step master plans and capability training plan. 61Continuously update with industry trends and technological advancements, maintaining an up-to-date understanding of lean production methods, and making appropriate improvements based on practical situations.
Key Result Areas:
1. Partnering and Engagement Leadership 61Manage customer (business leaders, teams) expectations and ensure execution of Operational Excellence programs. 61Work closely with CPS Shanghai Plant LT/FLT and CPS global OE team to understand and develop business strategy 61Maintain linkages with Center OE and global OE team members to provide inputs and understand recent developments on OE 61Provides internal consulting and services on all matters relating to Operational Excellence for CPS Shanghai Plant 61support improvement activities in the Lighthouse consistent with the OE Framework. Develop effective plans for the delivery of change initiatives associated with value creation opportunities in the designated region.
2. Governance, Strategy and Program Management
61Ensure CPS Shanghai Plant comply with agreed OE standards 61Define and implement a robust CPS Shanghai Plant assessment plan to bring all functions in plants to the required OE maturity levels. 61Ensure discipline in the application of OE systems, tools and techniques for continuous improvement across CPS Shanghai Plant 61Develop, communicate and implement OE strategies and programs, including the development of the continuous improvement standards, infrastructure and embedding a continuous improvement culture 61Refine strategies, programs or approach as appropriate and develop annual business plans 61Develop and implement standard processes throughout CPS Shanghai Plant, including training on and implementation of approved process improvements 61Be accountable for ensuring the assigned Diagnostics, Design & Implementation projects are completed on-time and on-budget using tactical project management, effective communication and prompt risk-identification and escalation.
3. Capability Development
61Coach and train CPS Shanghai Plant associates at all levels on OE principles, systems, tools and methodologies 61Identify CPS Shanghai Plant capability gaps relating to OE, and make training plans to close those gaps 61Support to develop CPS Shanghai Plant OE & digital transformation agents. 61Develop and deliver sustainable and comprehensive OE trainings, and development curriculum in partnership across all functions 61Provide direct and indirect reports with leadership, direction and coaching to achieve objectives and improve performance and capability
4. Performance Management 61Develop metrics that show the value that Operational Excellence delivers and drive the right behaviors 61Establish performance management routines to drive improvements including coaching on OE approach, principles and methodologies 61Communicate to teams both within and outside CPS Shanghai Plant on OE plans, progress, and ongoing activities 61Improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency by establishing cross-functional objectives, metrics and timelines with internal and external suppliers and customers (end-to-end processes) 61Benchmark with other Lean companies, including customers and professional organizations, to share best practice and improve operational performance
5. Other Tasks assigned by manager
Knowledge & Experience:
615-10+ years Food and/or manufacturing integrated environment work experience; with a minimum 3-5 years in leading Lean/Operational Excellence experience 61Project Management certification / experience (in multi-cultural setting preferred) 61Strong Lean-driven Operational Excellence knowledge with proven practical experience in the use and application of lean principles and tools 61Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills 61Manufacturing knowledge 61Finance Skills 61Technically-savvy with good working knowledge of computer applications and information systems 61Solid TPM organizing and implementing experiences
