Supervisor – Continuous Improvement (Manufacturing Excellence)

Function: Worldwide Manufacturing – Continuous Improvement

Location: Pithampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Experience: 7–10 Years

Industry: Pharma / Nutraceutical / Food / FMCG Role Overview:

We are looking for a hands‑on Continuous Improvement (CI) Supervisor to support our Worldwide Manufacturing team in driving operational excellence, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across manufacturing lines and contract manufacturing partners.

This role will partner closely with Manufacturing, Packaging, Automation, Quality, IT (Oracle), and CI Leadership, leading Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives while embedding a strong CI culture on the shop floor. Key Responsibilities:

As Supervisor – Continuous Improvement, you will:

Lead and execute continuous improvement projects aligned with business and manufacturing strategy

Identify process gaps, waste, inefficiencies, and variation across equipment, materials, manpower, and methods

Drive Lean, TPM, DMAIC, Kaizen, PDCA, PQCDSM initiatives at site level

Create and maintain Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for all manufacturing lines

Perform root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, and corrective action implementation

Evaluate process capability and equipment capability (Cp, Cpk) across operations

Implement SPC, Gage R&R;, and statistical tools to monitor and control process performance

Lead Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and small group activities including contract manufacturers

Train and mentor teams on SGA, TPM, Lean principles, Six Sigma basics

Develop and maintain manufacturing KPIs, MIS dashboards, and BI reports for leadership

Support process automation, system enhancements, and Oracle‑based initiatives





Work closely with Manufacturing & Packaging specialists to plan and implement improvements with quantified benefits

Drive cultural transformation toward continuous improvement and simplification of redundant processes

Ensure sustenance by monitoring Control phase effectiveness People & Team Leadership:

Lead and coach a CI team at site level

Set clear goals for self and team aligned with CI roadmap

Delegate effectively and hold team accountable for outcomes

Monitor productivity and provide ongoing feedback and coaching What We’re Looking For:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations

Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred) Core Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills using CI tools

Hands‑on knowledge of Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, SPC, DMAIC

Experience with VSM, TIMWOODS waste analysis, Kaizen

Robust working knowledge of MS Office, Statistics tools, SPC software, Oracle

Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills

High integrity with a passion for improvement and execution Experience

7–10 years of experience driving CI initiatives at manufacturing/shop‑floor level

Proven exposure to cultural change and CI transformation

Background in Pharma, Nutraceutical, Food, or FMCG manufacturing Why This Role Is Exciting

High visibility role influencing plant performance and culture

Opportunity to work with global manufacturing teams

Exposure to automation, advanced analytics, and system enhancements

Hands‑on ownership from project launch to sustenance

Real impact on productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency Interested?

If you are passionate about Lean manufacturing, problem solving, and building a sustainable CI culture, this role offers a platform to make a measurable impact at scale.

Apply now or share with CI professionals who are ready to lead from the shop floor.

📌 Supervisor Continuous Improvement (Indore)
🏢 Herbalife International India
📍 Indore