CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Continuous Improvement Teams design and implement programs and projects to improve products, services, or processes aligned with business strategies. They coach teams; establish program performance metrics; and establish process excellence supports.

What your background should look like:

Responsibilities:

• Leading TEBITs and KAIZEN projects in ASEAN Operations included Continuous Improvement Activity.
• Leading TEOA and provide implementation plan to ASEAN Operations.
• Leading TEBITs and KAIZEN projects in Gateway Operations included Continuous Improvement Activity.
• Leading TEOA and Provide Implementation & Execution plan to Gateway Operations.  
• Make recommendations to and assist the Operations Manager in the development of manufacturing objectives, plans and strategies.
• Develop and implement new techniques, method and process to continuously improve Safety quality & productivity. 
• Plan and analyze machine capacity and manpower needed.
• Develop quarterly and yearly budget proposals and manpower forecast and manage and control within the establish limits. 
• Effectively motivate subordinates and delegate as appropriate, sufficient authority and responsibility for them to achieve departmental and individual objectives. 
• Develop and implement manpower planning / training program.
• Develop and implement plans to ensure that in-process inventory is at optimum level and reduce rework scrap and wastage costs. 
• Continuously improve on the working environment in the areas of housekeeping, workflow, and safety. Ensure compliance to all Company’s and Departmental SAFE program. 
• Inform Operations Manager of unusual problems anticipated problems and take appropriate actions. Obtain approval in emergency situations.
• Sustain high morale and develop teamwork both within and across departments.
• Perform other job assignment or responsibilities as and when required by Division Manager.
• Follow TE specifications and comply with Environmental, Health and Safety management system’s procedures.
• Ability to organize, evaluate, interpret and summarize data for reports
• Ability to prepare forecasts and analyze industry trends
• Work across in ASIA Pacific related to TEOA/CI, Digital Factory (China, Japan and Korea)
• Represent ASEAN Operation best practice and coordinate in Global TEOA/CI included COE (Central of Excellence)
• Others assigned by Superior.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• At least Degree in qualification. Minimum 6 to 8 years working experience in manufacturing sector.
• Lean Manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma Problem Solving experience preferred.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Good in analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good in communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good communication in English (Chinese is plus)
• Background experience High Speed Stamping, Plastic Injection, Automation is preferred.
• Good Operational knowledge of SAP Operating System.

Competencies