Simone Lee Soon Sim
About Simone Lee Soon Sim
Simone Lee Soon Sim is a Global Operations Excellence professional at Plexus Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, with over six years of experience in industrial engineering and a background in advanced manufacturing and mechatronics.
Work at Plexus
Simone Lee Soon Sim has been employed at Plexus Corp. since 2018, serving as the Global Operations Excellence (Industrial Engineering) in Penang, Malaysia. In this role, she leads initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, including a project focused on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). She is involved in driving standardization efforts as part of the Global Industrial Engineering roadmap. Her responsibilities also include collaborating with the Manufacturing System team to automate operational processes and ensure the availability of reporting dashboards.
Previous Experience
Before joining Plexus Corp., Simone worked at Western Digital as a Staff Engineer from 2017 to 2018 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Prior to that, she held the position of Industrial Engineer at Spirit AeroSystems from 2015 to 2017 at Subang Airport, Malaysia. Her career also includes a role as Senior Executive in Procurement and Industrial Engineer at AutoV Corporation Bhd from 2012 to 2015 in Shah Alam, Malaysia. This diverse experience has contributed to her expertise in industrial engineering and operations.
Education and Expertise
Simone Lee Soon Sim earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics from RMIT University, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices relevant to her current role in global operations excellence. Her expertise encompasses setting up greenfield manufacturing sites and managing stakeholder relationships to align divergent expectations with organizational goals.
Skills and Contributions
Simone has demonstrated a commitment to operational excellence through her work in standardization and process automation. She actively maintains positive relationships with stakeholders, facilitating collaboration to achieve common goals. Her experience in leading projects and driving efficiency initiatives highlights her contributions to enhancing manufacturing operations and overall organizational performance.