Job Summary
Deep expertise in Lean methodologies and structured problem solving to champion Operational Excellence initiatives. This individual will lead cross-functional teams in identifying inefficiencies, eliminating waste, and building sustainable processes that elevate business performance and employee engagement
Responsibilities
- Lead Lean transformation projects across value streams, driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery
- Facilitate structured problem-solving sessions using 8D, A3 thinking, DMAIC, and root cause analysis techniques
- Implement visual management systems, standard work practices, and takt-based line balancing
- Drive continuous improvement through Gemba walks, daily management systems, and frontline engagement
- Mentor team members in Lean tools such as 5S, SMED, Kanban, mistake proofing (Poka-Yoke), and bottleneck analysis
- Collaborate with leadership to deploy Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment) and monitor breakthrough objectives
- Track and report performance improvement metrics, and communicate results to stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent hands-on experience
- 10–14 years leading operation excellence/Continuous Improvement initiatives in manufacturing, logistics, or process industries
Skills:
- Familiarity with digital lean tools, value stream simulation, and Industry 4.0 applications
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills across levels
- Exposure to data visualization and dashboarding tools such as Power BI to support performance reporting and insights (optional but advantageous)
- Change management certifications or experience leading Lean maturity roadmaps
Behavioural Competencies:
- Leadership & Team Management
- Communication
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Functional Competencies:
- Strong foundation in Lean tools and practical application in high-variance environments
- Demonstrated success in solving complex operational problems using statistical and root cause tools
- Proficiency in facilitating Kaizen events and driving cultural adoption of Lean across hierarchies
· Uses root cause analysis tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.
· Comfortable working with production data, KPIs, and time-study results.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
