Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
Who You Are
You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks. A focus on continuous improvement is in your DNA. You build trust, by clear communication with no prestige.
If the above sounds like you, this position might be just what you’re looking for!
About The Job
This role will ensure continued development of manufacturing processes in line with Alfa Laval Production System (ALPS) and Lean Six Sigma principles and objectives, while also to train & facilitate proper use of boards and processes in ALPS.
Primary Function
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Successfully drives, facilitate, and coach the Alfa Laval Production Systems (ALPS) approach in the distribution center of Singapore by providing strategic and transformational expertise through the deployment of Alfa Laval Production Systems, related tools and thought processes.
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Acts as the key subject matter expert on process improvement initiatives in sustainability, quality, delivery and cost.
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Presents recommendation and quality progress reports to factory manager.
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Provides mentoring, coaching and project management leadership to team members within a local or functional level.
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Responsible for creating an environment and assisting leadership and customers in the timely and successful completion of cost effective, strategic project and business improvement opportunities.
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Support organisation(s) to meet their strategic objectives in sustainability, quality, delivery and cost.
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Assumes leadership role as the key continuous improvement driver in a learn and do approach.
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Direct interface with key leadership and functional experts providing insight and advice on Business Process Improvement approaches to strategic business challenges.
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Stays current in the field through continuous learning, and internal and external benchmarking activities.
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Influences projects and business improvement initiatives to directly contribute to stated strategic objectives.
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Critically reviews and coach others on effective use of Business Process Improvement Methodology and Tools, example VSM, QMS etc
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Manages the ALPS installation Certification process for continued learning and organizational capability development in ALPS and Quality.
Major Responsibilities
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Support Factory Manager to define Operational Excellence strategies and goals,
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Develop and provide strategic direction for overall Supplier Quality of Singapore distribution center, including cost of poor quality, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and part conformance.
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Articulate and act on the Operations Excellence strategy
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Serve as a role model for ALPS and Quality behaviors and values.
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Managing internal/external audits including setup, coordination and successful follow up with the cells. This includes the identification and implementation of QMS processes and tools to enable continued success with customers
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Managing the communications and access to information from the QMS program and projects through various tools and approaches such as SharePoint web pages, reports and ACT
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Promote Class A behavior in sustainability.
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Coordinate and drive Quality/VSM/5S/Gemba.
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Lead Lean Six Sigma projects to improve quality, reduce cycle times and reduce cost and achieve customer satisfaction.
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Lead Green Belt program, advocate training and Kaizen on site.
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Teach, influence and motivate staff to apply Lean Six Sigma tools for problem solving.
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Create an open environment for learning and facilitate ALPS training.
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Network with other Sites/Functions to exchange knowledge and good practice both internally and externally.
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Cultivate the continuous improvement culture in Alfa Laval.
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Report monthly scorecard results and provide gap analysis when there is a deviation.
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Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
What You Know
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At least a Diploma in Engineering or Science with 4-5 years relevant working experience.
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Strong and sound knowledge in the concept of Lean Six sigma and Quality Assurance.
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Good analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
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Good People communication skills.
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Strong Project Management and Facilitation skills.
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At least Green Belt or above Certification is a must.
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Strong trainer capability.
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Proven influencing and negotiating ability.
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Coaching and mentoring ability.
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Positive Can-Do attitude.
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Kindly note this position is based in Gul Circle
What’s In It For You
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.
We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
