Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description:

Huntsman’s Advanced Materials division is now looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager.

As key member of the Site Leadership Team, this role will effectively lead and facilitate the site continuous improvement activities and develop ongoing improvement opportunities as defined by the business and site stakeholders' requirements.

This role is an individual contributor while will work closely with other functions.

Location:

Panyu site, Guangzhou

Or KL, Malaysia

As the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will:

• Be the expert in Operational Excellence and contribute to APAC business.
• Develop and maintain Operational Excellence tools.
• Liaison with global Operational Excellence team, organize regional program align with global requirement.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of APAC X-Matrix along with functions and key stakeholders.
• Develop site continuous improvement program to support the execution of global business strategy.
• Develop reginal productivity improvement program. Lead the implementation activities with rotating tactical plan.
• Provide support in business projects implementation.
• This role has limited direct reports but is responsible for influencing all members of the site leadership team (including the site director) when defining and implementing the site strategic plan.

SPECIAL FEATURES

•This role will also have significant contact with the business operational excellence organization and will be expected to work closely with global operational excellence leader of manufacturing, supply chain, and the technical supporting team.

•The person will be working on multiple tasks at any one time spread across all functions of the organization.

•EHS & Compliance: Implementation and leadership of Zero Harm within the CI function. Champion EHS and Compliance programs. Ensure EHS global and local standards are maintained. Engage the workforce in the promotion and achievement of EHS standards and practices, safety culture and mindset.

•Organization Capability: Develop and maintain an effective plan to achieve a high-performance technical team, establish policies to ensure adequate acquisition of talents, management development and succession plans.

•Corporate Social Responsibilities: Participate in Huntsman CSR awareness, implement CSR programs, initiatives, and CSR internal audit guidelines at the Site.

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