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Posted May 11Manager, Lean Excellence
at ResMed
On-site
Responsibilities
- Develop and embed a structured Lean system including tools, methods, governance, and standardisation.
- Establish clear standards for Value-Stream Mapping (VSM), tiered problem solving, Kaizen, 6S, visual management, and waste elimination.
- Facilitate and coach Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and structured problem-solving (eg A3, RCA) .
- Support teams in identifying bottlenecks, eliminating non-value-added activities, and improving flow efficiency.
- Develop and standardise repeatable approaches that ensure consistency and sustainability of improvements .
- Implement visual performance management systems that make performance, abnormalities, and waste visible .
- Integrate Lean methods with digital tools, simulation, and OEE analytics to enhance decision-making and flow optimisation.
- Coach teams to adopt a continuous improvement mindset, ownership, and disciplined problem-solving practices.
- Build a culture of excellence where Lean principles are consistently reflected in daily behaviours and operational routines.
- Ensure the manufacturing environment demonstrates high standards of visual management, workplace organisation, and adherence to standardised work.
- Establish and develop internal Lean champions to sustain and advance Lean maturity over time.
- Ensure Lean practices enhance quality, compliance, and operational robustness in a highly regulated environment.
- Support site strategy and transformation initiatives through structured Lean methodologies.
- Support the broader Global Manufacturing Network to align Lean initiatives with broader operational excellence priorities.
- Strong track record of delivering measurable productivity and waste reduction outcomes .
- Lean Strategy, Framework & Global Standards Define and execute the Lean maturity roadmap for the Malaysia manufacturing site.
Requirements
- The Opportunity: As the Manager, Lean Excellence – Malaysia , you will lead the site’s Lean transformation journey — shaping both the Lean system and the culture of excellence required to achieve world-class performance.
- Performance Analytics, Flow Improvement & Waste Reduction Drive systematic identification and elimination of all forms of waste across Malaysia operations.
- experience in Lean, continuous improvement, industrial engineering, or manufacturing. Proven
- experience driving site-level Lean transformation and maturity advancement .
- Deep expertise in Lean methodologies including: value-stream mapping, A3 problem solving, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen facilitation, 5S, standard work, and waste elimination.
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry is advantageous, supported by strong business acumen. Certified Lean Expert (Lean Black Belt preferred); Six Sigma experience a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and engage stakeholders at all organisational levels.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Consistent demonstration of Lean behaviors across teams and functions.
Experience
- Let's Talk About You: 7–10+ years of
Additional details
- Driving World-Class Operational Excellence Through Lean Transformation! At Resmed, our manufacturing network is evolving to deliver higher productivity, quality, and resilience at scale.
- As part of this journey, the Malaysia manufacturing site plays a critical role in becoming a world-class Lean model factory - representing excellence in waste elimination, flow, and continuous improvement.
- To enable this transformation, we are building a Lean culture of excellence that integrates both: A disciplined Lean system built on standardised work, structured problem-solving, visual management, and systematic waste elimination across value streams.
- A deeply embedded continuous improvement mindset reflected in daily behaviours, disciplined execution, and high standards of visual management and operational excellence We’re seeking a Manager for Lean Excellence in Malaysia to drive the Lean factory of the future in Malaysia — establishing a benchmark site that exemplifies excellence in waste elimination, flow, and continuous improvement across our global network.
- Reporting to the Director, Business Excellence, this role will lead the advancement of Lean maturity across the Malaysia manufacturing site by embedding a disciplined Lean system, establishing consistent standards, and enabling a sustained pipeline of year-on-year productivity improvements.
- The practices, standards, and operating model developed at this site will serve as the reference for scaling Lean across the global network.
- This position is critical to establishing Malaysia as a best-in-class manufacturing facility, demonstrating superior operational performance through rigorous application of Lean principles and a deeply embedded culture of continuous improvement.
- You will define and execute a Lean maturity roadmap , ensuring the consistent deployment of Lean tools, governance, and standards, while embedding a mindset where continuous improvement becomes an integral part of daily operations, leadership routines, and decision-making .
- You will work closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to: Establish Malaysia as a model Lean factory and benchmark for the network Enable a strong, sustainable productivity pipeline through targeted initiatives.
- Embed waste identification and elimination as a core organisational capability Ensure the manufacturing environment reflects high standards of visual management, workplace organization, and operational discipline This role combines hands-on deployment, capability building, and change leadership , ensuring Lean practices are effectively implemented, sustained, and continuously improved. Let's Talk About