About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
If you are an Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Rayong Plant location, you will be responsible for leading, deploying, and facilitating the Copeland Business System (CBS) across the organization. You will act as a strategic partner to the plant leadership team, driving a culture of continuous improvement, waste elimination, and operational excellence. You will mentor teams at all levels to adopt CBS tools and mindsets to achieve world-class manufacturing performance.
AS AN OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & LEAN MANAGER (or CBS MANAGER), YOU WILL:
Lead the implementation and maturation of the Copeland Business System (CBS) framework within the plant, ensuring alignment with global standards and local business goals
Act as a change agent to instill a "Continuous Improvement" mindset across the organization, from the management to shop floor
Lead and facilitate CBS Honeycomb foundation and operations (Lean Daily Management, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), structure-problem-solving workshops, Breakthrough Deployment, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis and others)
Support the Plant Manager in cascading high-level business strategies into actionable departmental goals and improvement projects
Design and deliver training programs on Lean tools, including 5S, Standard Work, TPM, SMED, Kanban, and Visual Management
Monitor Lean maturity metrics and KPIs to measure the impact of CBS initiatives on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People engagement (SQDCP)
Network with other CBS leaders globally to share success stories, benchmark performance, and adopt best-in-class processes
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field
Minimum 8 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Industrial Engineering, preferably in a multinational manufacturing environment
Deep understanding of Lean principles and the ability to apply them in complex production environments
Strong interpersonal, leadership and influencing skills to drive change without direct authority
Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Thai
Proven track record of facilitating successful Kaizen & SPS (Structure Problem Solving) events and delivering measurable productivity improvement
Legal authorization to work in Thailand – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is highly preferred.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Industrial Engineering
- Deep understanding of Lean principles
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Thai
- Proven track record of facilitating successful Kaizen & SPS events
- Legal authorization to work in Thailand
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
What We Do
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. Today, we are building on our 100-year legacy through industry-leading innovation, putting Copeland at the forefront of positive change. We create sustainable residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We maintain the integrity of goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally.
