As the core driver and owner of the factory's Business Excellence (BE), the Business Excellence Manager is responsible for integrating product strategy with operational excellence. This role establishes and implements a management framework focused on strategic alignment, continuous improvement, and cross-functional synergy. Through project-driven initiatives, the manager will enhance operational efficiency, productivity, profitability, and quality, fostering a high-performance culture to support the achievement of the factory's annual business objectives.
You’ll make an impact by
1.Product Strategy & Business Alignment
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Analyze market trends and competitive landscape in China and the Asia-Pacific region to provide input for the factory's product and operational strategy.
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Collaborate closely with Product Managers to collect, consolidate, and analyze internal and external product requirements, ensuring they are translated into clear operational improvement and development initiatives.
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Lead the development and deployment of the factory's product strategy in alignment with corporate goals, defining its operational implications and requirements.
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Translate product roadmap and market demands into the factory's annual Business Excellence roadmap, goals, and implementation paths.
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Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, and Production to ensure operational plans and BE initiatives directly support product strategy and time-to-market goals.
2.BE System Construction & Strategic Implementation (Compliance focus)
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Establish and refine the BE management system to ensure it is actionable, traceable, and iterative, supporting strategic goals.
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Align with HQ/Superior Dept. requirements to standardize processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and corporate sustainability goals.
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Ensure the maintenance of required certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001) and specific certifications for building fire safety and AUT products.
3.Improvement Project Management & Knowledge Transformation
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Manage the full lifecycle of major factory continuous improvement projects, including initiation, planning, resource coordination, progress tracking, and benefit calculation.
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Advocate for a culture of Continuous Improvement (CIP), providing guidance to ensure timely goal achievement.
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Organize reviews of CIP results, standardize successful cases into a knowledge base, and promote the replication of best practices.
4. Operations & Efficiency & Cost Optimization
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Drive operational excellence initiatives to boost productivity and overall process efficiency and effectiveness.
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Lead Cost Down initiatives to quantify and achieve tangible cost-saving results.
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Establish a comprehensive KPI monitoring system (Efficiency, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety), using regular data reviews to drive proactive problem-solving.
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Partner with the Quality department to apply improvement methodologies, reducing defect rates and minimizing quality losses.
5.Facilities, EHS, and Security Management
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Oversee Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and occupational health management to ensure safe and efficient operations.
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Coordinate with Siemens Real Estate (RE) to manage property service providers, ensuring the stable operation of facilities and fire safety compliance.
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Liaise with security service providers to ensure factory site security.
6.Team Leadership & Culture Building
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Manage the BE team, defining work plans, conducting skill training, and performing performance evaluations.
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Organize plant-wide improvement activities to foster a culture of "Total Participation and Continuous Improvement."
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Engage with external professional institutions and consultants to introduce advanced BE concepts and tools.
7.Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
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Coordinate with Product Management, Production, R&D, Quality, Facilities, Procurement, and Logistics to drive BE projects and resolve cross-departmental bottlenecks.
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Liaise with Group HQ, other factories, and external partners to share BE best practices.
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Coordinate with government agencies and industry associations to implement compliance requirements and sustainability projects.
8.Lead company culture construction.
Your defining qualities
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Bachelor's degree or above.
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Majors in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related fields are preferred.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in business operations, strategy, or operational excellence roles.
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At least 3 years of experience in a leadership/team management role.
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Proven experience in integrating product strategy with operational execution is highly preferred.
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Experience in the manufacturing sector is an advantage. Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 standards is a plus.
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Experience working in large Multinational Corporations (MNCs) is preferred.
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Strategy consulting experience is a plus.
The skills you are expected to have
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Strong understanding of product strategy, business planning, and operational excellence frameworks.
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Proven project management experience with the ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional projects.
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Proficiency in data analysis tools (Advanced Excel, Power BI), professional presentation (PPT), and process mapping.
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Strong understanding of business operations, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Exceptional strategic thinking, cross-functional communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Result-oriented with clear logical thinking; skilled at data-driven problem-solving and operational insights.
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Strong leadership, coaching, and cultural advocacy skills.
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Resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
