Regional Operational Excellence Specialist
At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As the Regional Operational Excellence Specialist, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.
The role:
As an Asia Regional Operational Excellence Specialist, you will help drive our goals by:
Identify operational priorities and improvement opportunities in partnership with site, functions and regional operations leaders
Lead or support key operational excellence programmes and improvement initiatives across sites
Deliver measurable improvements in operational performance, including productivity, efficiency, quality, safety and cost
Facilitate and lead improvement activities such as Kaizen events, value stream analysis, and structured problem-solving workshops
Lead expert ideation sessions to generate and evaluate improvement opportunities
Conduct root cause analysis to address operational issues and performance gaps
Improve operational maturity through adoption and consistent application of the structured production system (JMPS)
Capture and share operational best practices & continuous improvement capabilities across sites within the region and globally
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
Experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Operations or related roles
Demonstrated ability to manage, lead or support improvement initiatives with measurable results
Experience applying structured problem-solving techniques and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
Strong process, analytical and data interpretation skills
Experience working in operational or production environments (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, operations)
Primarily based in Nilai, this role requires travelling (50-70%) to different JM sites across the region
Strong stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and influencing skills
Ability to work across cultures and geographies
Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:
EPF Employer contribution of 15%
Life Insurance, Medical Coverage for Dependents
Dental and Optical Claims (Pay and Claim - for Employee)
Competitive annual bonus plan
Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.
For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.
Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.
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