Job Description Supervisor – Continuous Improvement (Manufacturing Excellence)
n Function: Worldwide Manufacturing – Continuous Improvement
n Location: Pithampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
n Experience: 7–10 Years
n Industry: Pharma / Nutraceutical / Food / FMCG
n Role Overview:
n 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.
n 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 solid CI culture on the shop floor.
n Key Responsibilities:
n As Supervisor – Continuous Improvement, you will:
n n Lead and execute continuous improvement projects aligned with business and manufacturing strategy
n Identify process gaps, waste, inefficiencies, and variation across equipment, materials, manpower, and methods
n Drive Lean, TPM, DMAIC, Kaizen, PDCA, PQCDSM initiatives at site level
n Create and maintain Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for all manufacturing lines
n Perform root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, and corrective action implementation
n Evaluate process capability and equipment capability (Cp, Cpk) across operations
n Implement SPC, Gage R&R;, and statistical tools to monitor and control process performance
n Lead Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and small group activities including contract manufacturers
n Train and mentor teams on SGA, TPM, Lean principles, Six Sigma basics
n Develop and maintain manufacturing KPIs, MIS dashboards, and BI reports for leadership
n Support process automation, system enhancements, and Oracle‐based initiatives




n Work closely with Manufacturing & Packaging specialists to plan and implement improvements with quantified benefits
n Drive cultural transformation toward continuous improvement and simplification of redundant processes
n Ensure sustenance by monitoring Control phase effectiveness
n n People & Team Leadership:
n n Lead and coach a CI team at site level
n Set clear goals for self and team aligned with CI roadmap
n Delegate effectively and hold team accountable for outcomes
n Monitor productivity and provide ongoing feedback and coaching
n n What We're Looking For:
n Education
n n Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations
n Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)
n n Core Skills
n n Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills using CI tools
n Hands‐on knowledge of Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, SPC, DMAIC
n Experience with VSM, TIMWOODS waste analysis, Kaizen
n Strong working knowledge of MS Office, Statistics tools, SPC software, Oracle
n Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
n High integrity with a passion for improvement and execution
n n Experience
n n 7–10 years of experience driving CI initiatives at manufacturing/shop‐floor level
n Proven exposure to cultural change and CI transformation
n Background in Pharma, Nutraceutical, Food, or FMCG manufacturing
n n Why This Role Is Exciting
n n High visibility role influencing plant performance and culture
n Opportunity to work with global manufacturing teams
n Exposure to automation, advanced analytics, and system enhancements
n Hands‐on ownership from project launch to sustenance
n Real impact on productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency
n n Interested?
n 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.
n Apply now or share with CI professionals who are ready to lead from the shop floor.

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