ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
This position is committed to drive the company wide business transformational and Continuous improvement strategies by using Continuous Improvement practices, Lean, Operational Excellence tools. This individual will work as a leading management person to lead, drive, facilitate, animate, and promote continuous improvement activities of the organization and human talent/cultural development through effective Lean implementations and training. Also, this position is responsible to manage entire activities of continuous improvement and performance enhancement activities/projects to accomplish business objectives.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Gemba Walk
Conduct awareness if/when required to the HODs.
Monitor Weekly status of Production Manager’s Gemba Walk and share status update
Facilitate Gemba Walk if/when required
Engage on Site’s Daily Operations Meeting and share the findings
Customer Visits
Act as facilitator/Site Representing Animator on customer visits
Ensure to maintain the plant at the expected standards
ICT Developments
Identify the opportunity for further Technological improvements, discuss with the team, standardise, and present at ICT meeting
Actively engage on weekly/monthly meetings and follow up the progress
Awareness and Orientation of the new improvement among concerning parties/sites after finalization of the project/improvement
Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Data Preparation and present at the Weekly Department Meetings/ Operational Management Weekly meetings
Data Preparation and present at CM and Manufacturing GM meetings
Monitor departmental KPI dashboards
Data presentation, participation as an active member of the weekly OD KPI Review meeting.
Kaizen
Conduct awareness on Kaizen.
Monitor Kaizen department level submission on Monthly basis and drive the team towards a monthly KPI
Review Kaizens received and select best Kaizens for monthly awarding
Liaise with the Human Resources & Administration department conduct the awarding ceremony.
Opportunity Collection Board
Initiate Opportunity collection platforms.
Follow up department level opportunity collections
Monitor opportunity collection board findings and active engagement of department level users.
Share Site level weekly status update
Operation Excellence (OPEX)
Align with the Operational Excellence framework of the Company.
Conduct awareness sessions if/when demand arrives.
Validate department level activities as per the continuous improvement roadmap and follow up on weekly basis.
Share the CI roadmap status with concerning parties on weekly basis.
Identify the new improvements /suggestions and come up with appropriate changes .
Data presentation, participation as an active member of the Daily Management meetings.
Conduct site operational excellence meeting and share meeting minutes
Orientation & Onboarding
Conduct Orientation and familiarization sessions on request of HR & Administration department /Management about Six S/Gemba Walk/Kaizen or any other department initiative.
Six S
Align with the Global Avery Dennison standard of 6S.
Direct/guide department level HODs/Six S champions with necessary learning session/facilitation if/when required
Prepare monthly Audit plan and share with the team members
Conduct Weekly Production Floor Six S assessments
Conduct monthly departmental six S assessments
Create and fill in digital Six results uploading platform on timely manner
Communicate department level weekly/monthly Six S results
Identify none aligning areas and direct such team members into the KPI target
Special Project involvement
On demand of business units/departments facilitate on project work/mapping of processes/standardizing SOPs, etc..
Attend such meetings, contribute as an active member and follow up activities
Other responsibilities as a transformational management team member
Engage on digitization projects and liaise with respective departments to meet the scope of the project.
Liaise with organizational development management on developing new initiatives and projects.
Provide expertise, professional advice, and guidance to the business in business improvement, drawing from proven industry practice and methodologies
Implement and support cultural change across the organization and drive business improvement
Provide project management, analytical and research skills, and expertise
Develop, deliver, and support delivery of business improvement change initiatives. Develop and contribute towards improvement standards in line with best practice
Continuous Improvement Project
Maintain site training status against to the forecast of Training Calendar
Preparation of training materials, visual aid, practical activities
Act as a Training conducting, facilitating members of the team if/when demand arrives from the Training & Development department.
Act as a Master Trainer of the Continuous Improvement, Six S training sessions and conduct train the trainer session within department if/when required
13 . Problem solving
The Lean expert should employ various problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and the 5 Whys to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and waste within processes. They should also foster a culture of continuous improvement and empower teams to solve problems proactively.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Studied up to G.C.E (A/L)
ICT Literacy
Presentation skills
Initiative
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, textile, business administration or any management related field; or a combination of education and experience; Associate plus 4 years relevant work experience or At least 02 years of dedicated Lean/Continuous Improvement /Organizational development experience.
Behavioral
Should have a positive attitude
Listening skills
Expressions
Enthusiasm
Confidence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Responsiveness
Overall knowledge of Lean problem-solving methodologies
Lean/Continuous Improvement-based certification or equivalent together with apparel manufacturing experience. (Green Belt)
Demonstrated leadership
Must be an expert communicator, motivator, facilitator, trainer, and a leader.
Able to organize complex thoughts and ideas into a cohesive, simple message.
Able to build strong working relationships with all individuals (from shop floor to executive & senior managers.
Proven ability to take ownership of Continuous improvements projects and execute them in a manner that generates bottom line results.
Consistent focus on safety, 5S, standard work and problem solving throughout the value stream, with visible evidence of effectiveness.
Must be a good time management person; understand how to hold the team accountable and how to take corrective action.
Must be skilled at problem resolutions. Have a sense of urgency “do it now” mentality.
