Continuous Improvement Leader

Plexus Corp.

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Penang, Malaysia Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted December 23, 2025
Job description

Purpose Statement:  The Continuous Improvement Leader I, reporting to the Site OpEx Manager (or assigned by the Site OpEx MGR) will support deployment of the roadmap for the Plexus’ Operational Excellence Strategy in their site supporting continuous improvement projects using the DMAIC, A3 or Kaizen methodologies.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Support Operational Excellence initiatives across their home site.
  • Support PSOE deployments in home site.
  • Lead and support continuous projects applying lean and six sigma tools and processes.
    Support Site BEST Program engagement.
  • Support site's Operational Excellence/Lean Steering Team to achieve targeted financial impact.
  • Support site Operational Excellence processes, metrics and any associated tools ensuring standard work alignment. Identify and deploy Kaizen. Ensure 6S deployment and alignment.
  • Lead Operational Excellence shopfloor activities with C.I. Eng I and the OpEx Technician staff with line re-configurations as required.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • Graduate level role. Technical Degree or equivalent. Studying for Lean Six Green Belt Certification from BQF (British Quality Foundation) or ASQ (American Society for Quality) OR equivalent from Motorola or GE. Project Management Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute) or recognized equivalent.
  • 0-1 years experience in Industry.

Other Qualifications:  

  • N/A

Physical Requirements:  

  • N/A

Travel Requirements:  

  • N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About this role

Summary

Support operational excellence initiatives and lead continuous improvement projects using lean and six sigma methodologies.

Job title

Continuous Improvement Leader

Experience level

0-1 years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Located in Penang, Malaysia; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

technical degreelean six sigma green belt certificationproject management certification

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

continuous improvementleansix sigmaproject managementkaizen
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

On-site City