Continuous Improvement Advisor
atCelestica (Thailand) LimitedAdvisor, Continuous Improvement
Req ID: 124281
Remote Position: No
Hiring Manager: Sarochai Silrattranachote
Band: 09
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
State/Province: Chonburi
City: Laem Chabang
General Overview
Job Title: Advisor, Continuous Improvement
Functional Area: Continuous Improvement (CI)
Career Stream: Continuous Improvement (CTIM)
Role: Advisor (ADV)
Job Code: ADV-CI-CTIM
Job Band: 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
Along with CI Leadership, facilitate the development of CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision for one or more customers or departments, and the strategy deployment plans to deliver that strategy. Facilitate continuous improvement activities in support of the plan. Develop subject matter expertise of Lean and Six Sigma principles, systems, methods and tools. Able to coach and mentor others.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Deploy the continuous improvement (CI) goals and strategies by applying the Improvement principles, systems, methods and tools for the operation and support functions in the organization
- Contribute to the yearly CI activities execution plan and ensure that project goals are met
- Work closely with key business stakeholders to build a CI environment to support a change management program
- Participate in and/or lead the management gemba (“go and see”) activities
- Participate in and/or co-lead the site/function CI Committee
- Facilitate the adoption and measurement of the Systematic CI Framework Standards
- Facilitate lean and process improvement based CI workshops to drive ideas and solutions
- Facilitate improvement opportunities external to the site/function (as required). This may involve the delivery or training and/or kaizen facilitation at external organizations outside Celestica + other sites in the Celestica network that need help + global support functions within Celestica
- Collaborate with regional and corporate CI teams for the Continuous Improvement activities execution
- Work closely with all area owners to create a culture of continuous improvement
- Drive new ideas and improvement solutions with all area owners and share good practices between customers, departments, sites and functions
- Champion the Reward and Recognition programs to motivate all employees
- Lead large projects that involve solving complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors to reduce/eliminate variation and/or waste
- Support value stream improvements and/or transformation efforts. Provide subject matter expertise on an as needed basis. Provide training for CI for Employees and CI for Leadership certifications and Lean Green Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications, if applicable
- Work to achieve Lean Black Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt certifications
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Proven competency to deliver training, facilitate kaizen events and drive business results through application of CI methods
- Hands-on experience in delivering multiple kaizen types
- Experience in key facets of complex manufacturing environments, operations and high performance work, such as Lean Manufacturing leadership
- Project & Change management experience
- Time management
- Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
- Leadership experience within a matrix organization
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Planning
- Problem solving
- Results oriented
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Flexibility
Physical Demands
Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Typical Experience
5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
CI experience in manufacturing and office environments
Typical Education
Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized Knowledge / Skills
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
Experience required
- 7 years
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Consultant
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
Celestica is a global Electronic Manufacturing Company offering broad range of product design, manufacturing, functional test, direct fulfillment, field service, and after market repair to worldwide customers. Celestica Thailand was established since 1995, right now we have more than 5,000 employee ... Read more
Why join us: At Celestica, we take pride in what we do, on both a personal and a company-wide scale. In our open and collaborative culture, new ideas are always welcome and our employees are encouraged to uncover bold new solutions that accelerate our customers' success. เรามีความภูมิใจในสิ่งที่เราทำและเราเปิ ... Read more
Benefits
- Professional development