Job Purpose Drive organizational excellence by leading Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives, conducting Industrial Engineering (IE) studies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role integrates traditional IE methodologies with advanced quality frameworks to optimize plant efficiency, eliminate waste, and build a world-class manufacturing culture. Key Responsibilities1. TQM Framework & Business Excellence Model Implementation: Deploy and sustain business excellence models such as the Deming Prize, EFQM, or equivalent frameworks. Initiative Ownership: Drive and review core TQM pillars including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Benchmarking & Milestone tracking, and workplace management systems (WMS). Standards Development: Establish, implement, and audit quality standards across the organization to drive operational excellence. 2. Workplace Management & Audits WMS Ownership: Lead regular audits for the Workplace Management System (5S/WMS) to ensure compliance and high standards. Red Tag Activities: Plan, execute,
and monitor "Red Tag Day" activities to systematically eliminate waste and optimize space.Corrective Action: Track audit findings and collaborate with department heads to implement sustainable corrective actions.3. Industrial Engineering Studies Process Optimization: Conduct comprehensive IE studies including time and motion studies, line balancing, and value stream mapping. Capacity Planning: Analyze plant layouts, material flow, and manpower utilization to maximize productivity and reduce costs.4. TQM Culture, Awareness & Employee EngagementTraining & Capability: Design and deliver impact-driven awareness sessions on TQM principles and methodologies.Active Participation: Implement strategies to ensure high employee engagement and cross-functional participation in quality drives.Promotion & Communication: Manage plant-wide TQM publications, newsletters, and knowledge-sharing platforms.Competitions & Recognition: Organize intra-un