Lean Leader

Site Lean Leader

A very important role and position on site (manager level), direct report to site Operations Director or Plant manager, dotted line to Global Vice President of Operational Excellence.

The Purpose and Scope of Role:

To ensure continuous improvement embedded across all functions on-site by using industry best practices and iLean and iSigma tools to drive global standardization and site strategic deployment. Also, champion Isola's Operational Excellence culture and Lean Six Sigma transformation to ensure the business is sustainable and successful.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Set up and drive site Continuous Improvement by implementing global standardization, Gemba Kaizen, iOE tools, and systems.
2. Drive and facilitate site Gemba Kaizen events and activities to ensure progress and performance on track.
3. Train and coach the Kaisen team on problem-solving skills and tools application.
4. Lead regular Gemba Walk and Gemba Review with the local management team to ensure daily problem solving, LDM, Gemba Kaizen, etc., all Kaizen activities are well embraced and executed on the shop floor.
5. Ensure site discipline, data-driven, systematic problem solving to improve SQDCPI to meet annual targets as well as realize year-over-year continuous improvement performance.
6. Serve as the site's centralized resource to track and report KPIs. Also, assess and drive each function to truly embrace and execute Continuous Improvement activities.
7. Lead site top critical issues' Kaizen activities when necessary to demonstrate using iLean and iSigma tools to solve the problem effectively and efficiently.
8. Work with site top leader and other functional leaders to ensure iOE management systems and Continuous Improvement culture are sustainable and successful until it is the DNA of the organization.
9. Drive site-to-site Read-across and Best Practice sharing to make the best use of the know-how and experiences from other sites.
10. Partner with other facilities' iLean and iSigma masters to develop and deliver iLean and iSigma modular training and practice.

Key Deliverables:

• Site day-to-day Kaizen activities driving and coaching to ensure all Kaizen projects performance on track and meeting cost-saving targets.
• Drive year-over-year SQDCPI improvement by implementing iLean and iSigma tools training and problem-solving.
• Coordinate well with the local leadership team to ensure high engagement and High-Performance Culture embedded.
• Ensure all functions are well aligned and support iOE with effective and efficient communication.
• Cultivate site Kaizen talents and enhance problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10 years in lean and manufacturing leadership roles. Laminate or Semiconductor industry experience is preferred.
• Strong demonstrated experience in driving Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma transformation by using Lean Six Sigma philosophy and methodologies.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven history in driving change, problem-solving, and Gemba Kaizen.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills with critical thinking and logical thinking.
• Strong training, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication in English.

Success Profile:

• Optimize One Isola (IOS)- Always thinking of the comprehensive system of global standards and policies, understands impacts to upstream and downstream elements. Actively develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations' goals, designs processes, and leverages technology to allow for managing from a distance and to produce sustainable and repeatable results. Always focused on opportunities for synergy and integration to successfully execute our strategy.
• Facilitate Knowledge Sharing & Transfer- Able to convert complex processes into interactive training tools to support learning new techniques and methods. Mentor others in the optimum application of knowledge within IOS. Forms and nurtures communities of practice focused on continuous learning and development and helps teams collaborate better to problem solve or generate ideas.
• Analytical Problem Solver- Uses various analytical techniques to break complex problems into parts. Through systematic questions and comparisons, identify causal relationships first to understand root cause analysis and to effectively identify the full scale of impacts to the business. Uses data and observations to craft and help shape and test prioritized solutions that effectively support the intended outcome. Able to effectively communicate solution options to stakeholders in an easy-to-follow format. Anticipates problems, resistance, or likely objections and takes action to resolve barriers.
• Build Trust & Rapport- Is honest, transparent, and follows through. Defines success in terms of the whole team, places team goals ahead of their own goals, and rallies others to support common goals through understanding and respect. Take initiative, go the extra mile, understand your actions affect others' ability to achieve, and be willing to help others when no obvious reward.