Continuous Improvement Lead
發佈於: 2026/1/27
Kaohsiung Southern Taiwan
Permanent
半導體
Reports to: Site Director
Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Our client in this search is a global leading advanced materials company.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced CI Lead to drive continuous improvement. This role will focus on enhancing yield, reducing scrap and rework, improving labor utilization and throughput for products including pads, slurries, deposition materials, liquid filters, and drums, along with the associated supply chain. Leveraging expertise in process mapping, Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, operations management routines, and high-impact transformations, the role will ensure solutions are developed, tested, implemented, and sustained with customer expectations at the center. Responsibilities include assessing processes and KPIs, defining and executing CI strategies and roadmaps, and maintaining a pipeline of CI projects for more than three years. The position will also collaborate with the broader CI community to share best practices and reinforce Company mindset.
Responsibilities
- Own productivity portfolio: Ideate, Brainstorm, Validate, Consolidate, facilitate, develop and update the productivity pipeline of CI projects for the sites 3+years to deliver 120% of productivity targets.
- Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Develop and implement CI strategies to streamline processes and eliminate waste to drive Yield and process optimizations. Utilize methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive process improvements.
- Assess and Optimize Processes: Conduct thorough assessments of current processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Implement Lean principles to optimize these processes prior to digital transformation.
- Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and business units, to ensure that Lean improvements are integrated seamlessly with digital technologies.
- Drive Cultural Change: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Provide training and support to employees to adopt Lean methodologies and new digital tools and processes.
- Monitor and Measure Impact: Establish metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze data to identify trends and areas for further enhancement.
- Facilitate Workshops and Training: Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate employees on Lean methodologies and digital tools.
- Facilitate Continuous Improvement Programs: Participate in and/or lead programs around Skill gap resolution, Production Elements, Productivity AOP, 5S, Operations management routines (i.e. Tiered Daily Management (TDM)) etc.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8-10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment driving Lean and Six Sigma programs across a large-scale and diverse manufacturing footprint
- 3+ years of people management experience in multi-unit environments
- Experience in driving a "lean before digitize" mindset across the supply chain with a global team
- Formal Six Sigma training and associated Lean, Blackbelt and SPC credentials
- Willing to travel but less than 10%
- Undergraduate degree in applicable field, engineering, computer science, business - information technology
Key Measurements
- Proven track record of developing, implementing and sustaining a CI culture across a global enterprise
- Direct supplier, Customer and factory experience in managing CI portfolios with measurable efficiency gains
- Hands-on leadership style and a sense of urgency to assist stakeholders
- Leading, Managing, Coaching and Mentoring employees
Qualified and interested Parties please apply with your CV in Word format to patty.yang@morganphilips.com. You can also reach Patty at +886-2-7750-5722
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