Junior Leader (Based in Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah)
Watlow designs and manufactures heating solutions consisting primarily of electric resistive heaters, temperature sensors, temperature and power controllers and supporting software – all the components of a thermal system. We partner with our customers to optimize thermal performance, decrease design time, and improve the efficiency of products and applications. Watlow brings 100 years of experience to numerous industries, including semiconductor processing, clean environment technology, energy generation, diesel emissions, medical and food service equipment.
Overview
This position will lead flow and process in assigned work centers; coaching work center team on Continuous improvement and embracing change.
Responsibilities
- Lead flow and process in assigned work centers; coach the work center team on continuous improvement and embracing change.
- Use judgment to know when to refer issues to others and recommend and implement solutions within designated area of responsibility.
- Technical troubleshooting of process, equipment, and product; contribute to problem solving activities.
- Understand processes and tools / techniques, apply them in multiple work areas, and train others on specific skills.
- Utilize resources to learn the business; facilitate and coach others.
- Identify ways to reduce waste and improve business processes; transfer knowledge across situations.
- Demonstrate approachability, openness, and excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilities.
- Use the Watlow Business System to achieve results; demonstrate WW Leader Behaviors.
- Lead and participate in Gemba walks and follow up on actions regarding Cell Improvement, Standard Work & PSCs (Problem Solving Centers).
- Follow Andon process; provide on-the-job training; create and audit standard work in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing and CI.
- Verify daily 6S is followed; communicate problems or team issues to the Team Leader; follow Standard Operating Process (SOP) Lead Operator.
- Responsible for training in the Work Cell and ensuring proper training records are retained.
Skills, Abilities and Mastery
Delivery : Build product to design using work instructions / standards; ensure a safe and healthy work environment; coordinate and meet MO delivery requirements with quality product.Initiate / update daily production plan to achieve Takt, including daily resource plan; coach and mentor cell team members; share in the responsibility of team member development.Lead Gemba walks and follow up on actions; participate in PSCs (Problem Solving Centers) and standard work creation / auditing in assigned areas with Engineering, Manufacturing and CI alignment.Participate in maintaining 6S compliance and communicate issues with the Team Leader; follow SOP Lead Operator processes.Provide on-the-job training and maintain training records.Education, Experience and Certification Requirements
Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (3-5 years) preferred.Previous manufacturing or related industry experience.Additional Information Regarding Position
Required to work in a fast-paced environment; able to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.Experience in leading / supervising a team; willingness to base at Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah.Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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