Manufacturing Excellence Lead - Wider Asia

Manufacturing Excellence Lead - Wider Asia

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the role

The Manufacturing Excellence Lead for Asia is responsible for driving operational excellence across four manufacturing sites in the region. This role ensures that best practices in manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement are consistently implemented to achieve world-class standards in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. The individual will collaborate with site leaders to establish a culture of excellence and innovation.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership
   • Develop and implement a regional operations excellence strategy aligned with business objectives.
   • Set performance benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing sites, in line with the Global Haleon Performance System.
   • Act as a liaison between regional manufacturing sites and global operations teams.
2. Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization
   • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring and training site teams on the global Haleon Performance System (HAPS).
   • Ensure effective use of technology and automation to enhance operations.
   • Identify inefficiencies and standardize best practices across all sites to improve productivity and reduce waste.
   • Monitor progress of improvement initiatives and report on ROI.
3. Quality, GMP, and Compliance
   • Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and global quality standards.
   • Drive initiatives to reduce defects, improve product quality, and enhance customer satisfaction.
4. Performance Monitoring
   • Work with sites to analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
   • Conduct regular Gembas, audits, and assessments to ensure alignment with excellence and compliance goals.
   • Provide actionable recommendations to site leaders based on performance insights.
5. Stakeholder Management
   • Build strong relationships with site leaders, functional teams, and external partners.
   • Influence and align cross-functional teams on operations excellence objectives.
   • Represent regional manufacturing operations in global forums and meetings.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (certification preferred), and other operational excellence tools.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing and multinational organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience in working within a multi-site, cross-cultural environment.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate diverse work environments.
• Results-driven with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Adept at change management and fostering an improvement mindset.

Location – this role is based in: Ulu Kelang/Ampang

This position is a grade: 6

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

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Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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