Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement – Lean Six Sigma

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vietnam.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation and advancement of the DDN Operations Business System across all manufacturing locations.

• Propel lean transformation initiatives, enhance capabilities, establish governance, and foster continuous improvement.

• Guide the implementation of the DDN Operations TEOA roadmap at every site.

• Create and uphold CI governance frameworks.

• Champion the standardization of lean operational practices and management systems.

• Provide lean training, coaching, and mentorship to leaders and site teams.

• Cultivate internal CI capabilities and develop succession pipelines.

• Direct TEOA maturity evaluations and certification processes.

• Develop and manage site improvement pipelines.

• Organize Kaizen events and initiatives for value stream enhancement.

• Ensure the sustainable application of practices and realization of benefits.

• Monitor operational performance metrics and outcomes of CI projects.

• Identify systemic obstacles and implement corrective actions.

• Disseminate best practices among sites.

• Encourage frontline ownership and improvements driven by employees.

• Promote a culture focused on problem-solving, waste reduction, and accountability.

• Assist in leadership development through activities centered around continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

• At least 8 years of experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement.

• Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in leading CI deployment across multiple sites.

• Strong skills in coaching, facilitation, and change management.

• Excellent capabilities in stakeholder engagement and leadership.

• Generally requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 12 or more years of experience; or a Master's degree with at least 10 years of experience; or a PhD with 6 or more years of experience; or an equivalent local qualification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel is required: 25% to 50%.