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he Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency through Lean principles and methodologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Process Optimization : Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.

Waste Reduction : Implement strategies to eliminate waste (TIMWOODS : Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.

Continuous Improvement : Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.

Standard Work & SOPs : Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure process consistency.

Production Support : Work closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.

Performance Metrics : Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.

Training & Coaching : Educate and train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.

Automation & Digitalization : Identify opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digital work instructions, IoT-enabled process monitoring, and real-time data analytics.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Education : Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience : 2-5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.

Technical Skills :

Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM / PDM systems.

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools (optional).

Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).

Soft Skills :

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949 standards.

Background in automotive, aerospace, or marine manufacturing.

he Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency through Lean principles and methodologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Process Optimization : Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.

Waste Reduction : Implement strategies to eliminate waste (TIMWOODS : Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.

Continuous Improvement : Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.

Standard Work & SOPs : Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure process consistency.

Production Support : Work closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.

Performance Metrics : Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.

Training & Coaching : Educate and train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.

Automation & Digitalization : Identify opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digital work instructions, IoT-enabled process monitoring, and real-time data analytics.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Education : Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience : 2-5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.

Technical Skills :

Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM / PDM systems.

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools (optional).

Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).

Soft Skills :

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949 standards.

Background in automotive, aerospace, or marine manufacturing.

he Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency through Lean principles and methodologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization: Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.

Waste Reduction: Implement strategies to eliminate waste (TIMWOODS: Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.

Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.

Standard Work & SOPs: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure process consistency.

Production Support: Work closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.

Performance Metrics: Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.

Training & Coaching: Educate and train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.

Automation & Digitalization: Identify opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digital work instructions, IoT-enabled process monitoring, and real-time data analytics.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM/PDM systems.

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools (optional).

Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949 standards.

Background in automotive, aerospace, or marine manufacturing.

Job Definition

• Support the Customer Group leadership team in achieving client and employee satisfaction, optimizing results on efficiency metrics, and maximizing performance through sustainable and repeatable process improvement strategies.
• Drive process improvement projects: Lead, monitor, participate in, and document process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and profitability. Partner with the Leadership Team to identify efficiency and cost-saving projects to achieve strategic objectives. Ensure high-impact projects targeting financial gains are regularly implemented.

Job Scope

• Drive solutions: Develop innovative solutions to improve Customer Group performance using cost-benefit analyses for short- and long-term decision-making.
• Coordinate initiatives: Create, implement, and govern new processes for specific functions, providing visibility to milestones and performance across all functions.
• Implementation of standards: Ensure end-to-end implementation of solutions according to high-performance benchmarks and standards.

What You'll Do

• Impact and efficiency: Lead coordination with other Customer Group team members to measure the impact and efficiency of new products and business processes.
• Reporting: Facilitate the development and maintenance of detailed models and dashboards for regional and global reporting.
• Opportunities: Oversee identification of operational weaknesses and help improve or innovate processes to maximize support team efficiency.
• Project efficiency: Coordinate with multiple teams on regional and site-level projects to monitor support and ensure timely completion, focusing on quality and service improvements, data analytics, migrations, people initiatives, reporting, standardization, and tracking plans, quality, and timelines.
• Planning: Estimate work efforts, identify project milestones, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Progress checks: Monitor progress, understand dependencies, communicate status to management and stakeholders, and coordinate schedules for meetings locally or across sites.
• Partner with business leaders: Proactively remove obstacles, enable progress, manage issue escalations, and support teams in balancing priorities.
• Deploy analytics expertise: Use analytical skills to solve problems and shift focus from detection and containment to prevention.
• Manage Lean Six Sigma strategy: Facilitate continuous production of products and initiatives in line with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Execute optimal usage of BPS: Drive metrics related to the Balanced Scorecard to evaluate performance and reduce variability and defects in critical processes.
• Leadership in continuous improvement: Support ongoing efforts to meet and exceed customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications :

• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Proven project management experience: Managing multiple end-to-end projects in a fast-paced environment within tight timescales (minimum 2 years).
• Organized: Excellent organizational and administrative skills, able to manage workload effectively.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across different audiences and levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Innovative, creative, and constantly seeking process optimization.
• Analytical orientation: Demonstrate impact and efficacy of initiatives.
• Problem Solving: Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive results.
• Teamwork: Capable of working effectively in a matrixed, relationship-based organization.
• Proactive approach: Take ownership, provide solutions, and drive results independently.
• Bachelor's degree from a top university.

Additional Information :

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical insurance
• 40 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Focus on wellbeing, including talks and self-development tools
• Global Employee Assistance Program

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Join us in a collaborative effort to enhance our business processes and drive operational excellence across departments.

• We seek a skilled Process Improvement Specialist who will evaluate, map, and improve existing business processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Business Administration , preferably with a Bachelor's degree .

A minimum of 3 years of experience in business process documentation, optimization, and digital project handling is required.

Candidates should be familiar with process mapping tools like Visio , Lucidchart , or Draw.io , as well as experience using Zoho Creator , WorkDrive , and People .

Familiarity with the Business Consulting and Services Industry is a plus.

This position is located in Sharjah Emirate.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Evaluate and improve existing business processes across departments.
• Develop and maintain clear, user-friendly Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business process documentation, optimization, and digital project handling.
• Proven experience using Zoho (Creator, WorkDrive, People) and familiarity with process mapping tools like Visio, Lucidchart, or Draw.io.

Job Overview

A Business Process Improvement Specialist plays a pivotal role in enhancing organizational efficiency. They collaborate closely with senior analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze data, and identify areas for improvement.

This position serves as an entry point into the business analysis world, providing foundational skills and knowledge essential for advancing in the field. Business Process Improvement Specialists engage in various tasks such as problem-solving, data interpretation, and process coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and Organize Requirements : Assist senior analysts in collecting and organizing business requirements from stakeholders.
• Analyze Data : Examine data to identify trends and patterns for process improvements.
• Document and Communicate Findings : Document and effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Coordinate Meetings : Coordinate meetings with stakeholders to understand their needs and constraints.
• Support Process Development : Support the creation and development of process maps and workflow documents.
• Participate in Testing Activities : Participate in testing activities to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Prepare Presentations : Assist in preparing presentations and reports for management review and approval.
• Monitor Project Progress : Monitor and report on project progress and escalate any issues promptly.
• Contribute to Training Materials : Contribute to the development of training materials and user guides.
• Maintain Industry Knowledge : Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and business analysis techniques.
• Prioritize Project Requirements : Assist in the management and prioritization of the backlog of project requirements.
• Provide Administrative Support : Provide administrative support as needed for project documentation and records.

Requirements

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Business Acumen : Basic understanding of business process modeling and analysis techniques.
• Teamwork : Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with various stakeholders.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Project Management Tools : Familiarity with project management tools and software is a plus.

What We Offer

This role is ideal for recent graduates or those with some initial experience in business analysis who are looking to grow their career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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If you're looking to be part of something bigger — where your work directly contributes to memorable experiences for millions — then Miral Experiences is the place for you.

Role Overview

Miral Experiences is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Process Improvement Project Manager to join the Internal Compliance team. This role is critical in ensuring timely and effective implementation of actions stemming from compliance reviews and fraud investigations. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with department heads, compliance teams, and external auditors to drive accountability, mitigate risks, and enhance operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and monitor all recommendations related to non-compliance and fraud
• Identify root causes and collaborate with department heads to implement corrective actions
• Develop realistic and effective action plans aligned with policies and procedures
• Lead or participate in steering committees to ensure timely delivery of complex initiatives
• Prepare progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Director to monitor and report on team deliverables

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Desirable: Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Experience

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• Desirable: Experience in risk management, compliance, or internal audit
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional time and work management
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Conflict resolution and relationship development
• Strategic thinking and ability to build effective partnerships
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Experience leading teams or cross-functional initiatives

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At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online across the globe, this is your chance to make history.
We are looking for a Program Manager to join the Turkish Operations team to help delight our Turkish customers. The position requires an individual who can lead in an often-ambiguous environment. It requires business judgment, relationship management, and analytical thinking to meet project delivery goals. It will require close collaboration with cross-functional teams internally, technical and external partners at all levels up to senior leadership.
Key job responsibilities
1- Lead, own and control operations projects/programs roadmap, coordinating internal teams as well as working with external partners/contractors
2- Be responsible for delivering the key metrics, reporting progress, growth and performance of the projects as well as on-time execution and launches
3- Prepare and execute regular program updates to senior management on a weekly and monthly basis.
4- Work very closely with Business, Tech and other teams to design and deploy new solutions while being critical to challenge stakeholders and prioritize projects within Roadmap
5-Demonstrate Operational Excellence, drive continuous improvement and best practices with a focus on outcome for our customers
About the team
The TR Ops Integration team drives performance improvement across the TR ops network by rolling out software tools, running and coordinating selected cross-functional projects, and by being the primary Operations liaison with other departments including Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT-x), Customer services (CS), Retail, Vendor Operations, Transportation, Supply Chain and FC Support teams.

- Proven problem solving and analytical skills, ability to analyze numerical data points, work with data to assess situations and take appropriate action
- Experience handling multiple projects and prioritize accordingly
- A proven team player with a hands-on team-oriented attitude;

- Hands-on experience with medium to high complexity SQL queries
- Able to take ownership of work, implement change, and demonstrate a problem solving approach;
- Ability to effectively manage time, and individually prioritize multiple tasks of competing priority
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Posted: January 27, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago)

Posted: May 21, 2025 (Updated about 1 month ago)

Posted: May 13, 2025 (Updated about 1 month ago)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.