Lean Manager
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Job Summary
Key responsibilities
1. Lean Transformation & CI Culture
- Lead the deployment of the MCIQ Lean Operating System inspired by Toyota Production System (TPS) and other world-class models.
- Establish train and coach CI champions in all departments (Production PTD Maintenance Quality Supply Chain HR HSSE).
- Build a speak-up and problem-solving culture based on Kaizen PDCA A3 thinking and root cause analysis.
- Create an environment of standard work visual management and accountability across shopfloor and office functions.
- Ensure lean becomes a leadership philosophy not just a toolset.
2. Department Development & Strategy
- Build and expand the Continuous Improvement Department into a center of excellence over the next 3 years.
- Define department strategy KPIs and roadmap aligned with MCIQ 2030 vision (reducing man-hours world-class quality TPM).
- Recruit mentor and develop CI specialists ensuring a strong talent pipeline.
- Act as an internal consultant to leadership on lean Industry 4.0 and digital initiatives.
3. Operational Excellence & Projects
- Drive cross-functional projects targeting OEE improvement cost reduction quality enhancement and safety performance.
- Lead value stream mapping process re-engineering and digital lean board introduction to eliminate waste.
- Champion TPM predictive maintenance and reliability engineering as enablers for sustainable efficiency.
- Support CAPEX and automation projects with lean design principles (line balancing takt time SMED).
4. Industry 4.0 AI & Digital Transformation
- Integrate digital tools MES IoT and AI-based analytics into CI projects.
- Develop a vision for AI-supported problem-solving predictive quality and real-time production monitoring.
- Partner with IT/Engineering to scale data-driven decision-making and digital lean systems.
- Explore machine learning process mining and digital twin simulations to enhance productivity and flexibility.
5. Leadership & Collaboration
- Partner with MD and SMT to align CI strategy with corporate goals.
- Actively benchmark against Toyota Bosch Danaher and other lighthouse factories.
- Foster cross-department collaboration breaking down silos and creating One Team MCIQ spirit.
- Act as a visible leader on the shopfloor role-modeling lean leadership behaviors.
We are looking for
a candidate with
Education:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Industrial Management Operations or related field.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent required.
Experience:
- 812 years of progressive experience in Lean/CI roles preferably in world-class manufacturing (Toyota Bosch Danaher or similar) or a Lean Consulting Company (like McKinsey Stauffen Kaizen Institute Porsche Consulting).
- Proven track record of implementing lean systems from scratch and embedding CI culture.
- Experience in Industry 4.0 technologies (MES IoT AI automation digital lean tools).
- Strong project management experience across cross-functional teams.
- International exposure and ability to work across cultures.
Skills & Competencies:
- Lean mastery: TPS Kaizen A3 VSM TPM SMED Jidoka 5S problem-solving.
- Digital fluency: MES ERP integration data analytics AI tools process mining.
- Leadership: Coaching influencing without authority cultural transformation.
- Change management: Ability to inspire overcome resistance and drive behavioral change.
- Strategic mindset: Vision setting roadmap planning benchmarking.
- Communication: Excellent cross-cultural communication bilingual preferred (English/Chinese).
MCIQ is located in Chengyang District Qingdao a renowned coastal city of eastern China. We occupy an area of more than 420000 m2. The factory started reefer container production in 1998 reefer machine production is 2005 and now has an annual capacity of more than 45000 reefer containers.
We focus on: Second to none service to the customer; Our employees; Innovation (design processes and materials); Sustainability (HSSE and CSR) with special focus on a safe working environment; Understanding and living our Values and Principles of Conduct.
Maersk Container Industry is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace valuing different perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements. We are committed to accommodating your needs during the application and hiring process. If you require special assistance or accommodations to use our website apply for a position or perform a job please contact us.
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