Deputy Manager P4G/Process Engineering

Role & responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Lean Leadership

• Implement Lean principles including 5S, SMED, VSM, Kaizen, and Visual Management.

• Lead and enforce the Ideal Production System across operations.

• Facilitate and validate Kaizen events and Focused Improvement activities.

• Conduct operational audits and follow-up on improvement actions.

• Guide leadership at all levels on Lean best practices and cultural integration.

Cost Savings & KPI Management

• Identify, validate, and track cost-saving opportunities with cross-functional teams.

• Ensure alignment of cost saving with finance and meet P4G (Productivity for Growth) targets.

• Analyze cost vs. PP plan (Profit Plan) in collaboration with Finance.

• Track and report Net and Gross P4G savings.

• Develop a 3-year idea pipeline for continuous improvement initiatives.

Governance, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), Quality, and Maintenance objectives.

• Report any non-conformities and enforce compliance across the plant.

• Champion a ZERO mindset culture across Safety, Quality, and Waste.

Training & Capability Building

• Coach production teams on Lean methodologies and tools.

• Support HR in developing employee competence in Lean practices.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing.

Preferred Activities

• Lead implementation of Ideal Production methodology to achieve World-Class Manufacturing status.

• Conduct training on World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and workshops.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety/Quality/Loss: ZERO Mindset

• Cost Efficiency: Gross & Net P4G (%) vs Target

• Operational Excellence: Improvement in Plant Scorecard (Leading & Lagging Indicators)

• Timely Reporting: Regional & Divisional Reports

• Lean Deployment: Ideal Production System Implementation and Integration

Critical Experience Required

• Proven success in implementing Lean principles such as:

• 5S, Kaizen, 7 QC Tools, SMED, VSM, Visual Management, and Lean Manufacturing

• Experience working directly with production and operations teams.

• Expertise in identifying improvement opportunities through data and root cause analysis.

• Strong KPI monitoring and performance reporting.

• Leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable impact.

Functional Competencies

• Strong leadership in project and change management.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and process standards.

• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

Preferred candidate profile