Deputy Operations Consultant

Job Location: Surat, Gujarat

Experience Required: 4–6 Years

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Operations Consulting / Process Improvement

Reports To: Senior Operations Consultant / Project Manager – Operations

Job Summary

Stratefix Professional Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a results-driven Deputy Operations Consultant with 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations management, process improvement, or consulting.

The candidate will support operations consulting projects across manufacturing and service organisations, working closely with Senior Operations Consultants and Project Managers to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, implement best practices, and achieve measurable business results.

The role involves analysing existing processes, identifying operational gaps, implementing improvement initiatives, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitoring performance metrics, and coordinating with client teams at management and shop-floor levels.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, practical exposure to operational processes, and the ability to drive implementation and execution at client locations.

Key Responsibilities

- Support operations consulting projects focused on operational excellence, productivity improvement, and process optimisation.
- Understand client requirements, assess existing workflows, and identify operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
- Analyse production, manufacturing, and service processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and performance gaps.
- Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, process flowcharts, process maps, work instructions, and skills matrices.
- Assist in preparing project plans, implementation trackers, review sheets, and operational dashboards.
- Collect,



validate, analyse, and interpret operational data to support decision-making and performance improvement.
- Establish and implement shop-floor reporting formats, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance monitoring systems.
- Monitor implementation progress and follow up with client teams to ensure timely completion of improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with client management, production teams, supervisors, and shop-floor personnel to facilitate effective implementation.
- Conduct operational reviews and audits to evaluate compliance with implemented systems, processes, and standards.
- Prepare audit findings, progress reports, review documents, and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
- Support the Senior Operations Consultant or Project Manager in project execution, client reviews, and reporting.
- Guide junior team members and coordinate assigned activities to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and improvement opportunities to internal teams and clients.
- Travel to client locations as required for assessments, implementation, audits, and project reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

- Diploma, Bachelor's degree, BE/B.Tech, MBA, or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in production, manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, process improvement, or operations consulting.
- Practical understanding of manufacturing processes, shop-floor operations, productivity, quality, and operational performance.




- Experience in process mapping, SOP documentation, data analysis, and performance monitoring.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
- Experience in consulting, implementation projects, operational audits, or cross-functional improvement initiatives will be preferred.
- Willingness to travel to client locations within the assigned service area.

Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of process improvement and operational excellence practices.
- Good project coordination, planning, and execution skills.
- Ability to interpret operational data and prepare meaningful reports.
- Robust communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with management teams, supervisors, and shop-floor employees.
- Team collaboration, ownership, and basic leadership capabilities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Good documentation, presentation, and reporting skills.
- A proactive, practical, and execution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Skills

- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous improvement frameworks.
- Experience with KPI development, productivity measurement, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Familiarity with operational dashboards, process audits, and management review systems.
- Experience supporting operational transformation or performance improvement projects.
- Ability to work independently at client sites while coordinating with senior consultants and project managers.

Please share your updated CV using the contact details below.

Email: [email protected]

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Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Deputy Operation Consultant (Surat)
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