Company Description Great Wall Motor Company Limited is China's largest SUV and pickup manufacturer, selling over a million SUVs annually and generating approximately $15 billion in revenue. The company operates four vehicle manufacturing bases, more than 40 holding subsidiaries, and employs over 70,000 people worldwide. Great Wall Motor manages three core brands—Haval, Great Wall, and WEY—each aligned with a philosophy of focus, dedication, and specialization. The organization is driven by customer satisfaction and market leadership, creating opportunities for professionals to contribute to innovative automotive solutions and global growth. More information is available at http://www.gwm.com.cn/.
Role Description – Lean Transformation Expert
1. Cost Reduction & Operational Excellence
- Lead plant-wide cost reduction and operational efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Analyze the plant's operational performance and total cost structure to identify key improvement opportunities.
- Identify, prioritize, and drive strategic Lean improvement projects aligned with business objectives.
- Establish and lead cross-functional project teams to ensure effective execution and sustainable results.
- Drive achievement of cost targets and enhance the competitiveness of the Thailand plant.
2. Lean Management System Development
- Establish, implement, and continuously improve the plant-wide Lean Management System.
- Develop Lean standards, methodologies, tools, and governance mechanisms.
- Promote Lean thinking, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across the organization.
- Introduce and replicate proven Lean practices from benchmark plants and global operations.
3. Lean Talent Development
- Design and deliver Lean management training programs for employees and management.
- Develop Lean professionals, improvement leaders, and management capabilities.
- Establish a sustainable Lean talent development and succession pipeline.
- Coach teams and managers to independently identify and implement improvement opportunities.
4. Lean Project & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Integrate Lean methodologies throughout the product and operational project lifecycle.
- Provide professional Lean guidance to Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, Quality, and other relevant functions.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex operational issues.
- Ensure improvement projects achieve measurable, sustainable, and standardized results.
5. Global Best Practice & Knowledge Transfer
- Benchmark Lean practices across domestic and overseas plants.
- Adapt and deploy proven Lean methodologies to the specific operating environment of the Thailand plant.
- Establish mechanisms for continuous knowledge sharing and replication of successful improvement practices.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization, including practical experience applying tools such as value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and visual management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect and interpret data, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
- Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments, with solid understanding of production systems, quality standards, and safety practices.
- Effective communication and facilitation skills, capable of coaching diverse teams, leading workshops, and influencing stakeholders at different organizational levels.
- Proven project management capabilities, including planning, prioritizing initiatives, coordinating cross-functional activities, and meeting deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or a related field; advanced lean or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt) is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site in Rayong, with a collaborative and proactive mindset and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in standard office and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, data visualization software); English language skills suitable for technical communication and reporting.
