Senior Executive / Executive, Operational Excellence
This position is for PaxOcean Group, a company under Kuok Group Singapore.
The Senior Executive / Executive, Operational Excellence, is to develop and implement operational excellence by utilizing resources, technologies, and processes to maximize value delivery. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality outcomes to internal and external customers while fostering sustainable growth. It is ideal for a motivated individual passionate about driving change, inspiring teams, and delivering excellence. As a key member of the team, you will require to drive together for process improvements, reducing costs, and enhancing overall efficiency. Your expertise in lean principles, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making will help us achieve our goals and exceed customer expectations.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior leaders to develop a comprehensive operational excellence strategy aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
- Identify areas for process improvement, design and implement new processes, and standardize existing ones to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Apply Lean Principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Gather, generate reports and analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges for improvement and recommend actionable insights.
- Collaborate change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and policies across the organization.
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders, including senior leadership, teams, and customers, to ensure transparency and engagement throughout operational excellence initiatives.
- Develop and maintain metrics to measure progress towards operational excellence goals and provide regular reporting to stakeholders.
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or relevant discipline.
- At least 2-5 years of relevant industry experience in Company operations.
- Proven track record in identifying and generate reports in the area of operational excellence, process improvement, and/ or related leadership roles.
- Well versed in the application of Lean Management, Six Sigma, Value-Stream Mapping and/or other Operations Excellence tools (certified Six-Sigma Green Belt or higher is preferred)
- Experience in the preparation and roll-out of company-wide Operations Excellence programs.
- Knowledge of Shipyard Operations and/ or Operational Process will be advantageous.
- Team player with high initiative, demonstrated planning skills, strong data-driven analytical abilities and proven performance in operation problem-solving.
- Ability to build strong relationships and partners with key stakeholders to build trust and influence at multiple levels within the organization through effective communication.
- Proven organizational and leadership skills to motivate and influence others positively to drive for results.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Availability to travel for short trip.