Operational Excellence Manager

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

What your role will be?

The position is responsible and accountable for driving the APS (Ansell Production System) deployment and implementation for Bangkok (Thailand) and Kedah (Malaysia) Plant. This includes setting up RTT (Run To Target) for the selected pilot line, followed by rolling out APS to the rest of the entire operation. He/She is also responsible for driving and managing Green Belt and S3 projects using Lean Six Sigma methodology to meet plant objectives.

• Implement RTT systems in areas of top loss and use RTT systems and standards to lock in Kaizen improvements.
• Develop a line centric organization that develops capability, line system ownership and accountability for results at Line Structure and ultimately Equipment Owner (Senior Operator) level.
• Plan and drive the implementation of the RTT daily system on the pilot line, covering Centre Line Management, Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL), Defect Handling, Breakdown Elimination, Rapid Change Over, Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, Change Management and Incident Elimination System.
• Upon successful completion of the RTT deployment at the pilot line, develop and execute the roll-out plan for the rest of the production lines for the entire site.
• Lead long-range planning, project appraisal, gap analysis, overall deployment plan management and strategic deployment plan execution for all APS pillars.
• Train and coach the plant deployment teams and collaborate with pillar heads to ensure on-time deliverables of all deployment milestones.
• Conduct routine reviews and engagement to ensure sustainable deployment of APS and drive change management with key stakeholders.
• Drive Green Belt, S3 and Continuous Improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Set plant KPIs and develop and recommend plans to ensure products are manufactured on time, at standard cost and within manufacturing specifications.
• Ensure departments achieve budgeted targets and quality standards and take corrective action to ensure wastage is minimal and targets are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards (GMP and GHP) and ensure safe working practices are followed.
• Ensure all existing systems are followed and improved as required, and Continuous Improvement projects are suggested, supported and implemented to achieve optimum plant performance.
• Ensure all Company activities comply with employees’ legal requirements and the highest Company and ethical standards.
• Provide regular updates to the Plant Head (GM) and relevant stakeholders on business impacts, risks and opportunities.
• Lead the deployment of strategic projects and initiatives, system development to facilitate lean workflow, project and department overall budgetary management, and APS Training and Development.

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and/or equivalent related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of Lean & Six Sigma experience with demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Preferably with IWS / APS working experience.
• Working experience in Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement.
• Black Belt Certification will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated proficiency with statistical and process management software such as Minitab.
• Proficient in Lean tools including Kanban, 5S, Visual Management, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Pull Systems.
• Strong business sense, analytical capability and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, presentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined and fast learner with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, time management and prioritization skills.
• Fluency in English and Communication Skills.