Associate Manager, Lean

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Summary:

As the Associate Manager, Lean, you are mainly responsible to ensure the LEAN program is fully implemented in all Manufacturing sites in Asia. You are required to work together with the Lean leaders based on the sites to coordinate and track the projects, conduct loss analysis, and provide coaching based on the required needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and help the sites to identify losses in the operation such as Scrap, Efficiency, Fixed/Variable costs, etc.

• Coach the loss teams, kaizen events, and problem solving for priority projects within the manufacturing sites

• Speed up on the reapplication of the best practices throughout the region

• Monitor execution progress for regional project (Lean, TPM (AM/PM), Digital factory)

• Provide inputs and coach to manufacturing sites for their Lean sustainability program and ensure robust tracking and reporting of the progress

• Ensure capabilities are built in the manufacturing teams

• Deliver support on the sites in areas on safety, quality, productivity, services, and costs.

• Proactively work with Plants Leaders and cross functional team to find opportunities to improve site competitiveness

• Develop manufacturing operations and performance system towards World Class Manufacturing Standard

• Develop LEAN culture across the sites in ASIA, facilitate the people engagement for improvement, continuously assess LEAN program, and track the progress of Lean Maturity/Capability

• Set the annual targets for LEAN KPIs based on business goals.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree – in related field

• Minimum 7 years in Manufacturing

• Strong continuous improvement background (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma)

• Holds LEAN & 6Sigma Certification

Job Requirements:

• Permanent – full time job

• No relocation eligibility

Benefits & Culture:

SC Johnson is committed to providing a Great Place to Work for all its employees. Along with a competitive base salary, here are just some of the benefits you receive when joining the SC Johnson Family -

• Ongoing training and development

• Employee Committee that put on regular events, lunches, parties, fun days

• Family-owned company, with a family feel

• Be a member of a company championing a better world through sustainability and environmental protection measures

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

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