Manager, Continuous Improvement

FGV Holdings Berhad is Malaysia’s leading global agri-business and the world’s largest producer of Crude Palm Oil (CPO). FGV’s operations stretch across more than 10 countries in Asia, the Middle East, North America and Europe, and are focused on three main business sectors namely Plantation Sector, Logistics & Support Business (LSB) Sector and Sugar Sector. FGV is the world’s third biggest oil palm plantation operator, has the world’s largest bulking and storage facilities for vegetable oil and is Malaysia’s top refined sugar producer.

Job Description

1. Develop and implement the Group-wide Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned
with FGV’s strategic objectives.
2. Lead cross-functional Lean Six Sigma initiatives to deliver cost reduction, waste
elimination, productivity improvement, and quality enhancement.
3. Conduct process assessments, value stream mapping, and root-cause analysis to
identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
4. Establish CI governance structures, including project pipeline prioritization, tracking
mechanisms, performance dashboards, and sustainability controls.
5. Drive digitalization and automation initiatives that enhance process efficiency and
decision-making.
6. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to project teams, including coaching on
problem-solving tools, statistical analysis, and structured methodologies.
7. Standardize processes, SOPs, and workflow improvements across upstream,
midstream, and downstream operations.
8. Deliver continuous improvement capability building programmes (Lean, Kaizen,
Green Belt training).
9. Support senior management with analytical insights, scenario modelling, cost-benefit
analysis, and data-driven recommendations.
10. Ensure sustainability of improvements through monitoring systems, audits, and
performance reviews.