Purpose of the Role

Managing and leading a cross-functional team of engineers and production specialists to design, deploy, and sustain a world-class Production System (PS) grounded in Lean Manufacturing principles. The role is pivotal in driving cultural and operational transformation across the cell manufacturing plant by embedding lean tools, methodologies, and a continuous improvement mindset at every level of the organisation. The DGM will be responsible for developing and implementing the Agratas Production System (APS) framework, standardising work processes, eliminating waste, and enabling measurable improvements in people, safety, quality, delivery, cost, maintenance, energy and setting (PPSQDCMEE). The role requires close collaboration with production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and HR functions, as well as engagement with external partners and benchmarking organisations

Key Responsibility Areas
- Agratas Production System (APS) Development & Deployment: Design, develop,



and implement a comprehensive Production System framework aligned with Lean principles (LEAN MANUFACTURING -PS-derived), covering all manufacturing areas of the cell plant.
- Lean Transformation Leadership: Lead end-to-end lean transformation initiatives across all shop floors, including Electrode, Assembly, Formation, and End-of-Line, ensuring sustained change management and cultural adoption.
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM): Conduct detailed current-state and future-state VSM exercises to identify waste, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities across the manufacturing value chain.
- Standardised Work & Work Instruction Management: Establish, maintain, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), standardised work documents, and operator work instructions.
- Kaizen & Continuous Improvement Programme: Plan, facilitate, and drive structured Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and CI projects targeting PSQDCME metrics. Track and report savings and impact

📌 DGM - APS & Lean Management (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Agratas – A Tata Enterprise
📍 Ahmedabad