​Advisor, 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.