About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering leader responsible for driving Lean Manufacturing, APS, and IE strategies across TND sites.
The role focuses on establishing a strong Lean culture, enabling process excellence, and leading transformation initiatives aligned with global standards and Industry 4.0.
Key Responsibilities
Lean & Operational Excellence
Drive Lean Manufacturing strategies across TND sites
Implement Lean methodologies (5S, TPM, VSM, Kanban, etc.)
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and workshops (OPL, line balancing, visual management, etc.)
Identify and eliminate waste across processes
Improve operational performance and sustain Lean culture

Industrial Engineering
Support plants in applying IE principles and standards
Drive capacity planning and recent product / process launches
Develop line concepts, layouts, and footprint optimization
Manage capex planning, approvals, and realization
Oversee automation and digitization initiatives

APS & Strategy Deployment




Act as SPOC for TND in global APS/IE initiatives
Define and deploy APS standards and best practices
Mentor APS/IE managers and plant teams
Ensure compliance with reporting and policy deployment

Leadership & Capability Building
Mentor and develop teams across plants
Lead cross-functional workshops and improvement projects
Build a solid culture of learning and collaboration

Deliverables
Implementation of Lean culture across plants
Achievement of TND scorecard targets
Cost savings aligned with budget
Successful current product and process launches
Improved efficiency and capacity utilization
Effective capex execution and project delivery
Progress toward Industry 4.0 and paperless operations

Experience & Skills
20+ years of experience in Operational Excellence / Lean Manufacturing
Strong expertise in IE, Lean, TPS, and manufacturing systems
Experience in automotive or auto ancillary industry pr

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