Continuous Improvement Specialist
Operations Chachoengsao Full-time Thailand
Job Description
Culture & Leadership: Champion the development of a high-performance culture through the implementation of the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) and continuous improvement methodologies.
Performance Management: Monitor and analyze plant key performance indicators (KPIs) at daily, weekly, and monthly intervals. Identify performance gaps and lead initiatives to eliminate losses and drive efficiency.
Team Development: Empower and develop shop floor teams through training, coaching, and mentoring. Build internal capabilities in problem-solving, lean tools, and improvement methodologies.
Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on reducing waste, improving productivity, and enhancing quality (e.g., SMED, material loss reduction, Kaizen events).
Digital Transformation: Drive the adoption of digital tools and systems (e.g., MES, Digital MOS) to support the journey toward a smart, data-driven factory.
Operational Excellence: Own and facilitate structured performance review meetings (OPS2/3/4) in alignment with global standards. Promote best practices in 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, and visual management.
Innovation & Engagement: Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging improvement ideas, organizing Kaizen contests, and recognizing outstanding contributions.
Budget & Resource Management: Manage the Continuous Improvement department’s budget and resources effectively to support strategic goals.
Qualifications
- University Degree Bachelors (or related field)
- Languages: Local - Fluent; English - Proficient
- Min 3 years experience in manufacturing environment preferred Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Profound knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance - TPM (prerequisite), Lean and 6Sigma methodologies
- Experience in an international and multi-cultural environment
- Cross-functional exposure and collaboration
- Change management experience
- Project management experience (leading project)
Additional Information
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Company Description
Who we are?
JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.
What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?
We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.
We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth. We’ve worked hard to build an open, collaborative environment where you can approach anyone and be heard.
At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We also believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. No matter who you are, where you come from, how you live your life, or how you enjoy your coffee or tea, you can fulfil your ambitions and contribute to our success.
When you grow, we grow, and coffee & tea grows.
Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!