Associate Operational Excellence (6 months contract)

Requisition ID: 59359
Position Type: FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Work Location: 1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)
Reporting To: Regional Operational Excellence Lead

An Associate Operational Excellence (OE) primary role is to assist in analyzing business operations, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing strategies to enhance productivity. They work closely with senior OE professionals to support continuous improvement projects and ensure best practices are followed.

Key responsibilities

Process Optimization: Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and other improvement methodologies.
Data Analysis: Ability to interpret data for improvement.
Project Coordination: Supporting improvement projects and tracking progress.
Microsoft Product knowledge: MS Word, Power Point and Visio.
Change Management: Assisting in organizational change initiatives.
Communication & Collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
Technology & Automation: Familiarity with digital tools for operational efficiency.
Support Green Belt/Yellow Belt program & PAD (Process Automation & Digitalization) projects in the absence of OE Lead.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum 1 year of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or related fields.
Exposure to business operations, project management, or performance analysis is beneficial.
Experience in manufacturing, corporate strategy, or consulting is a plus.
Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management are advantageous.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-NA1
Posting Type: LI

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