Continuous Improvement Lead

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. With over 75 years of experience, the company serves demanding sectors such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation, operating in more than 30 countries.

Continuous Improvement Lead

Location : Shah Alam, Malaysia

Job Code : IST6

Reporting to : Senior Plant Manager

Department : Industrial

Employment type : Full-time

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Issue Date : 11 / 4 / 2025

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business operational excellence strategies aligned with the company’s overall goals.
• Lead change management for lean manufacturing initiatives, communicating the need for change and driving adoption.
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar frameworks to reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and lower costs.
• Define KPIs, build data‑driven dashboards, and analyze trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, and maintenance to align industrial operations with overall business objectives.
• Identify and benchmark emerging technologies and best practices, recommending advanced manufacturing and digital solutions.
• Develop and deliver training on operational excellence methodologies, tools, and techniques to build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Prepare regular performance reports and present findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage budgets, identify cost‑saving initiatives, and drive efficiency measures to meet financial targets.

Knowledge and Skills – Required

Personal Attributes

Gutor is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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