Role Purpose

The Lean & Digitalization function is responsible for driving operational excellence through Lean strategy deployment, continuous improvement, process standardization, cost optimization, KPI-driven performance management, employee engagement, and effective adoption of digital platforms across the organization.

The role will work closely with business and functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, implement Lean initiatives, establish performance management systems, and ensure that digital tools and processes are adopted effectively across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lean Strategy Deployment

- Develop and implement a Lean roadmap aligned with overall business objectives and operational priorities.
- Facilitate Hoshin Kanri or similar strategy deployment processes to translate business objectives into actionable improvement initiatives.
- Align Lean initiatives with organizational KPIs, business priorities, and improvement targets.
- Track implementation of the Lean roadmap and ensure timely execution of improvement projects.

2. Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement & Standardization

- Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for key business and operational processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities.
- Drive initiatives to reduce cycle time, lead time, process variation, and non-value-added activities.
- Improve process flow, productivity, and operational efficiency through Lean methodologies.
- Establish and improve standardized processes and work practices.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvement.
- Deliver targeted and measurable cost savings through Lean and process improvement initiatives.

3. Continuous Improvement Projects

- Identify, prioritize, and execute Kaizen, 5S, and waste elimination initiatives.




- Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainability.
- Drive elimination of the 8 wastes (Muda) and improve process efficiency.
- Monitor project outcomes and ensure improvements are sustained through appropriate standards and controls.
- Deliver measurable improvements across Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Safety (CQDS).

4. KPI Monitoring & Performance Reporting

- Establish and monitor operational performance metrics and improvement KPIs.
- Track and report OPEX and operational performance indicators, including:
- Utilization
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Inventory
- Productivity
- Cycle Time
- Lead Time
- Cost Savings

- Prepare periodic performance reports and dashboards for leadership.
- Analyze performance gaps and identify root causes.
- Recommend and drive corrective and improvement actions based on KPI trends and business performance.

5. Culture, Employee Engagement & Continuous Improvement

- Foster a solid continuous improvement culture across the organization.
- Drive employee participation in Lean and improvement initiatives.
- Implement and promote Manthan / Suggestion Schemes to encourage employees to contribute improvement ideas.
- Establish appropriate recognition and reward mechanisms for successful improvement ideas.
- Conduct awareness and engagement activities to improve adoption of Lean practices.
- Facilitate Lean workshops, Kaizen events,



and improvement sessions across functions.

6. Digital Landscape Ownership

- Own and continuously improve the organization's digital landscape supporting operational excellence and performance management.
- Establish data governance, master data standards, access controls, and reporting frameworks.
- Ensure availability, accuracy, consistency, and appropriate usage of operational data.
- Drive disciplined adoption and usage of digital platforms across the organization.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to identify digitalization opportunities that improve visibility, productivity, process control, and decision-making.
- Support the implementation and enhancement of digital tools and platforms aligned with business requirements.

7. Digital Adoption & Capability Building

- Drive adoption of digital platforms and systems across relevant functions.
- Develop and coordinate training programs to ensure users understand and effectively utilize digital tools.
- Monitor system usage and identify gaps in adoption or compliance.
- Promote data-driven decision-making and digital ways of working.
- Support change management initiatives associated with Lean and digital transformation.

Key Deliverables

- Lean strategy and roadmap deployment
- Successful Hoshin Kanri deployment
- VSM and process improvement initiatives
- Cycle-time and lead-time reduction
- OEE and utilization improvement
- Cost-saving initiatives
- Kaizen and 5S implementation
- Waste elimination
- Standardized processes and work practices
- OPEX and KPI reporting
- Employee suggestion and engagement programs
- Data governance and master data standards
- Digital platform adoption and utilization
- Sustainable improvements in Cost, Quality, Delivery and Safety

📌 Dy Manager/Manager Lean Coordinator (India)
🏢 Feasible Technologies
📍 India