Singapore, Singapore
-Skilled Individual with 5 years of diverse range of expertise in project management, cost-benefit analysis, lean six sigma, manufacturing process improvement, third-party vendor management, and managing overseas production. Excels in ensuring the successful execution of projects and driving operational efficiency. - Beyond technical skills, I possess excellent communication and leadership abilities that have enabled me to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. As a natural problem solver, I excel in analyzing challenges, devising innovative solutions, and driving projects to successful completion. In addition to my professional pursuits, I am deeply committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and mentorship. If you're seeking a dedicated and holistic professional who can bring a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for innovation to your organization, let's connect. I am excited to explore opportunities where I can contribute to your organization and making a lasting impact." Strong Believer of Shingo Principles : "Respecting Every Individual" & To Lead with Humility"
- Key driver within Engine Services Division (ESD) in driving the division’s Continuous Improvement Programme - In collaboration and consultation with the Central Lean Unit, lead and facilitate assigned process improvement events within ESD using Lean Six Sigma, 3P, 5S methodology as well as other applicable Continuous Improvement tools and best practices - Monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to ensure timely action, appropriate management support and achievement of expected benefits and use appropriate measurement, analysis, and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document process improvement - Facilitate, participate, and lead process improvement event by coordinating the development of event charters, and use established tools and methodology to coach project team. - Mentor and coach Engine Services Division on Lean as well as Continuous Improvement concepts
- Led Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Latin America (LATAM) global divisional projects that involved optimizing supply chains, cost reduction opportunities, Source of Supply (SOS) consolidation and New Product Introductions (NPI) across Consumer Business Group (CBG) - Engagement with area customer(s), business team and focused manufacturing sites engagement to identify critical gaps and partner with global team to define priorities, metric targets and transformational actions - Cross-functional collaboration across functions from Finance, Sourcing, Business & Marketing and Supply Chain to coordinate activities and drive efficient manufacturing operations across regions - Management of third-party vendors: Ensured effective collaboration to achieve mutual objectives, compliance to quality standards and lead time adherence through monitoring of KPIs Top Regional Projects & Achievements Stationery And Office Supplies Division (SOSD) Project Lead for APAC Post-it® Notes Manufacturing Consolidation with over 30 team members to achieve - Annual manufacturing cost savings of $200K USD in 2020 - Supply Chain Optimization through ACOE regional Source of Supply (SOS) - Leadtime Reduction from 90 to 37 days - Portfolio management & Harmonization with Business team to remove Long Tail SKUs - Gross Margins average improvements from 61.2% to 70.1% in 2022 for Post-it SKUs Project lead for APAC/EMEA/LATAM Scotch® Packaging Tapes Manufacturing Consolidation with over 20 team members to achieve - Annual manufacturing cost savings of $500K USD in 2022 - Supply Chain Optimization through ACOE regional 3rd Party Source of Supply (SOS) - Portfolio management & Harmonization with Business team to remove Long Tail SKUs - Gross Margins average improvements of 30% for Japan SKUs
2nd Rotation under 3M Singapore's Graduate Management Trainee Program - Trained as a Regional Manufacturing Engineer (APAC) under Consumer Business Group (CBG) - Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Tracked Key Performance indicators (KPIs) across projects related to production output and efficiency targets - Conducted trainings with Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing personnel to ensure proper understanding and execution of manufacturing processes Top Project: 3M Nexcare™ Bandages Conversion in Singapore Achievements - Qualified local subcontractor in 3 months for Nexcare™ Bandages Conversion with full capability studies completed and passing of First Article Inspection (FAI) for 10 SKUs - Extended ISO13485 scope certification for additional Packaging and Labelling of Medical Bandage Dressing and Tape upon qualification - Annual Cost benefits of USD $14K - Leadtime reduction of 1 month (Overseas Freight)
3M Singapore's Graduate Management Trainee Program - Trained as a Process Engineer under Display Materials Systems Division (DMSD) for 1st Rotation - Learned to setup, maintain and improve process infrastructures by using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies. - Drive continuous improvement by identifying and initiating projects to improve Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) Project: SP2 Yield Improvement - Closed a Green Belt full DMAIC project by improving process RTY from 81.07% to 87.36% with $300K USD in raw material savings from February 2019 to January 2020 Project: 3PL Storage Cost Reduction for 3M Woodlands Warehouse - Closed a Green Belt Fast Track project by reducing 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) Storage Cost for 3M by managing rack allocation to maximize utilization for 3PL pullback - Total 3PL storage reduction cost of $13K USD from March 2019 to February 2020 Attained Corporate Green Belt Certification on 25th July 2019
SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES (ST) ENGINEERING AEROSPACE Intern, Aircraft Seats Department -Engaged and collaborated with Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) with regards to refurbishment of over 50 Fokker Aircraft seats -Liaised with two external vendors that dealt with the manufacturing of Thermoplastic parts, rubber armrest covers, table assemblies and fabric materials for the seat cushion covers. -Generated 15 Work Orders and Process Routing Sheets on a monthly basis for A320 and B777 Mock-up 3-Seater for seat testing and verification -Collaborated with two engineers and management staff to revamp the assembly line to enhance productivity and improve flow processes -Gained in-depth knowledge of the roles and responsibilities being a Manufacturing Engineer in a MRO coupled with necessary skills such as time management and critical thinking
Intern, Tool Engineering Department -Designed 2 new tools using computer-aided software, AutoDesk for new product development -Oversaw the details of a foreign major project with a company in Japan, Metal Technology Co, Ltd which involved liaising with three local vendors, raising purchase requisition and supporting the team of 6 Tool Engineers -Assisted a team of 10 Tool Technicians in basic tool calibration and revision of engineering drawings -Familiarized with de-rusting and cleaning of damaged tools using appropriate cleaning agents in the workshop