Published 05.19.2026
- Company : Safran Aircraft Engines Services Job field : Continuous improvement Location : Hyderabad, India Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Qualified, Engineer & Manager
- # 2026-179130

Published 05.19.2026
- Lead end to end deployment of Lean methodologies across shop floor operations
- Drive TAT reduction initiatives across production and support functions through process optimization and bottleneck elimination
- Implement Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, 5S, SMED, TPM, and Root Cause Analysis
- Conduct detailed time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to improve flow and reduce cycle time
- Identify and eliminate waste (Muda) to improve throughput and reduce lead time
- Facilitate Kaizen events and ensure sustainment of improvements with measurable impact
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Training and Supply Chain teams for cross-functional improvements
- Define, track,



and improve KPIs such as TAT, OEE, Productivity, WIP, and Yield
- Lead problem-solving using structured methodologies (RCA, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone)
- Design and drive visual management systems and standard work practices across shopfloor
- Mentor and train teams on Lean and Six Sigma principles
- Support digital CI initiatives (Power BI dashboards, data analytics for decision-making)
- Conduct regular Gemba walks and CI governance reviews with leadership

Job Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience in Lean deployment.
- Proven track record of TAT reduction and throughput improvement
- Deep understanding of VSM, Kaizen, 5S, TPM tools and other Lean philosophies.
- Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, RCA)
- Data-driven mindset with strong Excel skills; Power BI preferred
- Ability to influence/negotiate with cross-functional stakeholders

Company Information:
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