Location: Phase 2, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Company: NMT Automation Engagement: Consultant / Full Time Industry Preference: Automotive / Auto Components / Manufacturing About the Role: NMT Automation is looking for an experienced Factory Discipline & Operations Excellence Consultant from the automotive/manufacturing sector to strengthen shop-floor discipline, operational practices and adherence to defined systems and SOPs. The person will bring strong automotive factory culture and shop-floor discipline into the organization and work closely with managers, supervisors and employees to build a culture of process adherence, accountability, ethics, safety, quality and operational excellence . This is a hands-on shop-floor role for someone who has practical experience managing manufacturing environments and can lead behavioral and operational change through presence, coaching and example. Key Responsibilities: 1. Shop-Floor Discipline & Governance Drive qualified factory discipline and adherence to established shop-floor practices. Monitor daily shop-floor practices, employee discipline, housekeeping and workplace behavior. Work with managers and supervisors to establish clear accountability for people, processes and productivity. Identify gaps in discipline and operational practices and ensure timely corrective action. Bring automotive industry standards and manufacturing discipline into the organization. 2. SOP & Process Adherence Drive strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, quality standards and defined processes. Conduct regular shop-floor audits to identify deviations and non-compliance. Coach employees and managers on the “why” behind SOP adherence , rather than relying only on enforcement. Establish mechanisms for tracking recurring deviations and ensuring closure. 3. Employee Training & Capability Building Design and conduct practical training programmes for shop-floor employees and managers. Train employees on:



SOP adherence Workplace discipline Quality consciousness Safety practices 5S / housekeeping Accountability and ownership Qualified workplace behavior Ethical conduct Escalation and reporting protocols Coach managers and supervisors on effective people management and shop-floor leadership. 4. Factory Culture & Behavior Help build a culture of discipline, ownership, integrity and respect . Identify behavioral patterns that impact productivity, quality, safety or employee morale. Work with leadership to reinforce expected behaviors consistently across levels. Act as a role model for professional and ethical conduct. 5. Manager & Supervisor Effectiveness Mentor managers and supervisors on managing the shop floor effectively. Strengthen daily management routines, reviews and accountability mechanisms. Help managers transition from reactive firefighting to structured, process-driven management. Conduct regular reviews with functional leaders and highlight key operational and behavioral gaps. 6. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, discipline and process compliance. Introduce relevant practices from automotive and mature manufacturing environments. Support implementation of initiatives such as 5S, visual management, daily management systems, root-cause analysis and standard work . Track improvement initiatives and report progress to the leadership team. What We Are Looking For: 15 years of relevant experience in automotive, auto components or a highly disciplined manufacturing environment. Prior experience in plant / factory / shop-floor management is strongly preferred. Experience working with production teams, supervisors, operators and factory managers. Strong understanding of SOPs, work instructions, quality systems, safety and manufacturing discipline . Proven experience in employee training, coaching and behavioural change.



Robust understanding of 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, visual management and daily management systems . Ability to influence managers and employees without relying solely on positional authority. Strong personal integrity, maturity and professional ethics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Hands-on, practical and comfortable spending significant time on the shop floor. Ideal Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate could be a: Former Plant Head / Factory Head Senior Production / Operations Leader Manufacturing Excellence / Operational Excellence Leader Senior Automotive Shop-Floor Manager Retired / semi-retired automotive manufacturing professional looking for consulting assignment Prior experience in implementing SAP or any ERP in Engineering / capital goods manufacturing company. We are particularly interested in professionals who have built factory discipline and operational systems in automotive or auto-component organizations and can transfer that experience into a growing manufacturing business. Success in This Role Will Mean: Within the engagement, the consultant should help NMT Automation achieve: Higher adherence to SOPs and work instructions Stronger shop-floor discipline and accountability Better manager and supervisor effectiveness Improved employee understanding of quality, safety and ethics Consistent workplace practices across teams Stronger 5S and housekeeping standards Reduced process deviations and recurring non-compliance A more professional, structured and accountable factory culture Why Join NMT Automation? This is an opportunity to work directly with the leadership team on a high-impact factory transformation mandate . The consultant will have the opportunity to bring proven automotive manufacturing practices into a growing organization and create a visible, sustainable improvement in shop-floor culture and operational discipline. Interested professionals may share their profile highlighting relevant automotive/manufacturing experience and factory leadership assignments.

📌 Factory Discipline & Operations Excellence (Uttar Pradesh)
🏢 NMTronics India
📍 Uttar Pradesh