Key Responsibilities:

- Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
- Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

- Lead Kaizen events and workshops across the manufacturing floor to identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.

- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and outcomes of improvement projects.

- Process Optimization and Standardization:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including engineering, quality, and supply chain) to standardize manufacturing processes across production lines and facilities.

- Identify best practices and implement process improvements to reduce downtime, enhance throughput, and ensure consistent product quality.

- Cost Management and Resource Optimization:

- Work closely with the operations and finance teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and optimize resource allocation.

- Drive initiatives to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and lower production costs without compromising on quality.

- Project Management:

- Manage large-scale manufacturing improvement projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

- Collaborate with project teams to integrate new technologies, machinery, and process improvements into existing manufacturing operations.

- Quality and Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to quality standards (ISO, GMP, etc.) and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing activities.

- Implement robust quality control processes to monitor product defects and minimize variations.

- Training and Capability Development:





- Mentor and train manufacturing teams to improve technical skills, process understanding, and problem-solving capabilities.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing training on Lean and Six Sigma principles to staff at all levels.

- Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with senior management to align manufacturing excellence goals with broader business objectives.

- Act as a liaison between manufacturing operations and other business functions (R&D;, Supply Chain, IT) to ensure effective integration of process improvements.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

- Education:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.

- Experience:

- At least 15 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role focused on operational excellence and process improvement.

- Proven expertise in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other operational excellence methodologies.

- Experience managing cross-functional teams and executing large-scale process improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.

- Familiarity with contemporary manufacturing technologies, automation, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MES).

- Skills:

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to drive data-driven decisions.

- Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to engage and motivate teams at all levels.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

- Proficiency in using manufacturing intelligence tools and data analytics platforms.

📌 Manufacturing Excellence (Bengaluru)
🏢 XpertReach
📍 Bengaluru