Job Description

Supervisor – Continuous Improvement (Manufacturing Excellence)

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Function: Worldwide Manufacturing – Continuous Improvement

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Location: Pithampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

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Experience: 7–10 Years

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Industry: Pharma / Nutraceutical / Food / FMCG

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Role Overview:

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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.

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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 strong CI culture on the shop floor.

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Key Responsibilities:

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As Supervisor – Continuous Improvement, you will:

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- Lead and execute continuous improvement projects aligned with business and manufacturing strategy
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- Identify process gaps, waste, inefficiencies, and variation across equipment, materials, manpower, and methods
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- Drive Lean, TPM, DMAIC, Kaizen, PDCA, PQCDSM initiatives at site level
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- Create and maintain Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for all manufacturing lines
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- Perform root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, and corrective action implementation
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- Evaluate process capability and equipment capability (Cp, Cpk) across operations
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- Implement SPC, Gage R&R;, and statistical tools to monitor and control process performance
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- Lead Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and small group activities including contract manufacturers
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- Train and mentor teams on SGA, TPM, Lean principles, Six Sigma basics
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- Develop and maintain manufacturing KPIs, MIS dashboards, and BI reports for leadership
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- Support process automation, system enhancements, and Oracle‐based initiatives
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- Work closely with Manufacturing & Packaging specialists to plan and implement improvements with quantified benefits
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- Drive cultural transformation toward continuous improvement and simplification of redundant processes
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- Ensure sustenance by monitoring Control phase effectiveness
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People & Team Leadership:

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- Lead and coach a CI team at site level
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- Set transparent goals for self and team aligned with CI roadmap
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- Delegate effectively and hold team accountable for outcomes
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- Monitor productivity and provide ongoing feedback and coaching
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What We're Looking For:

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Education

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- Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations
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- Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)
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Core Skills

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- Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills using CI tools
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- Hands‐on knowledge of Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, SPC, DMAIC
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- Experience with VSM, TIMWOODS waste analysis, Kaizen
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- Strong working knowledge of MS Office, Statistics tools, SPC software, Oracle
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- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
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- High integrity with a passion for improvement and execution
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Experience

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- 7–10 years of experience driving CI initiatives at manufacturing/shop‐floor level
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- Proven exposure to cultural change and CI transformation
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- Background in Pharma, Nutraceutical, Food, or FMCG manufacturing
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Why This Role Is Exciting

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- High visibility role influencing plant performance and culture
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- Opportunity to work with global manufacturing teams
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- Exposure to automation, advanced analytics, and system enhancements
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- Hands‐on ownership from project launch to sustenance
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- Real impact on productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency
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Interested?

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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.

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Apply now or share with CI professionals who are ready to lead from the shop floor.

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