
Senior Manager / Manager, Operational Excellence
- On-site
- Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore
- PaxOcean
The Senior Manager / Manager is a strategic leader responsible for driving improved business performance by aligning resources, technologies, and processes to maximize value delivery.
Job description

This position is for PaxOcean Group, a company under Kuok Group Singapore.
The Senior Manager / Manager, Operational Excellence, is a strategic leader responsible for driving improved business performance by aligning resources, technologies, and processes to maximize value delivery. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality outcomes to internal and external customers while fostering sustainable growth and it is ideal for a motivated individual passionate about driving change, inspiring teams, and delivering excellence. The role will create a culture of continuous improvement and inspire employees to connect their purpose with the organization’s mission and achieving a sustainable growth.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute a comprehensive operational excellence roadmap aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
- Identify areas for process improvement, design and implement new processes, and standardize existing ones to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Apply Lean Principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, and provide actionable insights to inform decision-making.
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders, including senior leadership, teams, and customers, to ensure transparency and engagement throughout operational excellence initiatives.
- Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and policies across the organization.
- Review and maintain metrics to measure progress towards operational excellence goals and provide regular reporting to stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop team members in operational excellence practices, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement.
Job requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or relevant discipline.
- At least 5-8 years of relevant industry experience in Company operations.
- Proven track record in managing operational excellence, process improvement, and/ or related leadership roles.
- Well versed in the application of Lean Management, Six Sigma, Value-Stream Mapping and/or other Operations Excellence tools (certified Six-Sigma Green Belt or higher is preferred).
- Experience in conceptualisation and roll-out of company-wide Operations Excellence programs.
- Knowledge of Shipyard Operations and/ or Operational Process will be advantageous.
- Team player with high initiative, demonstrated planning skills, strong data-driven analytical abilities and proven performance in operation problem-solving.
- Ability to build strong relationships and partners with key stakeholders to build trust and influence at multiple levels within the organization through effective communication.
- Proven organizational and leadership skills to motivate and influence others positively to drive for results.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Availability to travel for short trip.
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