Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd · 1 day ago
Sr Operational Excellence
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expLee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd is seeking a Sr Manager Operational Excellence to drive performance improvement in their U.S. operations. This role involves implementing the Lee Kum Kee Operating System, coaching the manufacturing team, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance across multiple sites.
Food and BeverageManufacturingWholesale
Hiring Manager
Mango Huang
Responsibilities
Maintain and develop a platform for a result-oriented, customer driven, team work-focused enterprise with modern management systems
Work with the Plant Manager and leadership team to identify and develop clear improvement objectives in Safety, Quality, Service and Cost
Deploy the LOS to ensure sustainable delivery of these objectives
Serve as the LOS expert, teaching and developing the team on the lean journey
Measure and adjust LOS deployment based on KPI’s to assure constant development
Develop a comprehensive understanding of site performance, including losses, cost, OEE etc
Serve as PMO facilitator in COGS management initiatives to assure project identification, process management, project reporting and goal accomplishment
Develop a deep understanding of OEE, loss and cost drivers
Serve as process expert for cost optimization model
Coach the loss elimination teams and introduce lean tools as appropriate
Develop a comprehensive plan to drive a performance improvement culture
Fully engage leadership team in embracing a performance culture
Build the LOS capabilities throughout the organization, including daily problem solving, team activities and routine ways of working
Help to develop and support a network between LKK operations to assure best practice sharing and implementation. Help create an LOS playbook for shared use among plants
Lead continuous improvement activities projects and masterplan for the US operations
Lead or co-lead the implementation of the factory digital transformation strategy
Work with the CAPEX team in design for efficiency and master planning initiatives
Drive the implementation of key improvement projects related to Safety, Quality, Service and Cost
Proactively search new market trends, new technologies, and innovations to increase manufacturing capacity and performance
Partner with HR function to develop an integrated talent management system to build, and develop a team with over several hundred members in multi-locations while complying with regulations and policies
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years experience working in a production facility (food preferred)
Training or certification in Lean Manufacturing; 6 Sigma or other relevant training is preferred
Able to apply various Lean tools to improve efficiency and productivity. Practical experience in generating VSM, TPM, SMED and its related improvement process is required
Change Management skillset
Demonstrated skills managing through influence across function, with excellent communication and influencing skills
Leadership attributes: self-motivated, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and ability to make recommendations and influence targeted customers
Knowledge or experience in Digital factory implementations is a plus
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to effectively present information to groups
Ability to effectively facilitate team meetings and discussions
Bilingual (English and Cantonese/Mandarin) skill is highly desirable for the position
Communicate in writing and verbally clearly, accurately and with impact
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Required to stand, kneel, walk and sit when performing essential job functions
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and/or reach with hands and arms
Required to climb or balance; stoop, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
Specific vision ability is required including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration
Company
Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd
Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee has transcended over three centuries, it has become a globally renowned multinational enterprise, providing over 300 sauces and condiments to more than 100 countries and regions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-10
2025-07-29
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