Continuous Improvement Manager, APAC

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Join us in creating a future beyond fossils!

We are now looking for the Continuous Improvement Manager, APAC. This position will be located in Johor Bahru or Changshu.

Greetings from your future manager

“We are excited to have an excellent colleague join us to make excellent contribution together. You will obtain a broad perspective to UPM Raflatac in an exciting and ambitious work environment.” – Eve NG, Senior Manager, HSEQ

What you’ll do

• Lead and drive continuous improvement support within regional operations.
• Execute the continuous improvement strategy and roadmap agreed in Global Operations management.
• Assess, coordinate, and support activities, standards, tools, and systems related to continuous improvement.
• Adopt UPM Values and Aiming Higher mindset in daily work.
• Coach factory teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Enhance continuous improvement management systems globally with other regions.
• Ensure best practice sharing and collaboration between factories and terminals.
• Lead or coordinate regional improvement programs, portfolios, or projects.

Who you are

• You have a background in continuous improvement.
• You possess knowledge and experience in continuous improvement management systems, standards, and tools.
• You have beneficial knowledge and experience in labelstock production.
• You hold a technical education to degree level.
• You have a Lean Sigma Black Belt certificate.
• You are able to clearly communicate how continuous improvement drives operational excellence.
• You have proven leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• You possess strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.

This is what we offer for you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.  We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Additional Information

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UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 12 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,100 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,5 billion (USD 1,6 billion) in 2023. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com.

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