KOEL Fluid Dynamics Business Unit (earlier known as La-Gajjar Machineries Private Limited) , is a premier provider of water pumping solutions and now a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL). Founded in 1935 in Ahmedabad by the visionary Mr. Laljibhai J.

Gajjar, the company has evolved into an international leader through its renowned brand, Varuna Pumps. Our commitment to technical innovation led to the introduction of India's first oil-based submersible pumps in 1991, and we have since expanded our portfolio to include over 1,000 models of energy efficient submersible pumps and motors.

Manufacturing Excellence Specialist-Sanand

Job Summary: We are seeking a driven Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to lead operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and plant expansion initiatives at our Sanand pump manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and Kaizen alongside hands-on project management experience across CapEx execution, machine/assembly layout design, and industrial civil projects to eliminate waste, optimize manpower, and elevate plant productivity across machining, winding, assembly, and testing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence & Lean Transformation:

- Drive plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma frameworks to eliminate non-value-added activities, reduce manufacturing lead times, and maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Champion Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)



pillars and shop-floor Kaizen events across core pump manufacturing cells—including CNC/VMC machining, rotor/stator winding, press shop, assembly lines, and hydraulic/electrical testing bays.
- Deploy lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), SMED (quick changeover), Poka-Yoke (mistake-proofing), Standardized Work, and Kanban/cellular flow to improve throughput and reduce internal rejection/rework.

CapEx Lifecycle & Equipment Project Management
- Manage the end-to-end CapEx lifecycle for capacity additions, recent product introductions (NPI), and process automation—covering technical specification, CapEx requisition, vendor evaluation, procurement coordination, machine buy-off, installation, and commissioning.
- Track project budgets, schedules, and ROI milestones while ensuring strict adherence to ISO quality standards, safety norms, and Kirloskar Group EHS guidelines.

Facility Expansion, Layout Design & Civil Execution
- Play a direct role in brownfield and greenfield facility expansion plans, designing lean shop-floor layouts (using AutoCAD) that optimize material flow from raw castings/stampings to finished pump dispatch.
- Oversee industrial civil and infrastructure projects—including machine foundations, testing sump/pit construction,



EOT crane installations, shop-floor flooring, and utility upgrades— coordinating closely with civil contractors, maintenance, and safety teams.

Manpower Optimization & Line Balancing
- Conduct time-and-motion studies, line balancing, and capacity analyses across assembly and machining lines to drive manpower optimization and improve output per person-hour. • Identify opportunities for low-cost automation (LCA), material-handling improvements, and ergonomic workstations to reduce operator fatigue and boost line efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

- Education: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Production Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 8–10 years of proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operational Excellence within pumps, electric motors, industrial machinery, or precision engineering/automotive component manufacturing.

Core Competencies:

- Strong command of Lean Manufacturing methodologies (5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Line Balancing) and Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred).
- Practical, hands-on experience implementing TPM and facilitating shop-floor Kaizen programs.
- Demonstrated track record in CapEx budgeting and procurement, plant layout engineering (AutoCAD proficiency), and industrial civil project execution.
- Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills (MS Excel, Minitab, MS Project).
- Effective cross-functional collaboration, contractor management, and shop-floor leadership skills.

📌 Manufacturing Excellence Specialist (Sanand)
🏢 KOEL Fluid Dynamics
📍 Sanand