Deputy Manager - Operational Excellence & Lean

Drive Operational Excellence initiatives by implementing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety performance. Lead cross-functional teams to build a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable operational performance.
Provide know-how and training to teams, support leadership and executive teams in developing OpEx strategies and promote a continuous improvement mindset along with waste elimination.
Utilize tools such as DMAIC, PDCA, process mapping, Lean, Quick Setup (SMED), Ishikawa, 5 Whys, brainstorming, and A3.
Promote a mindset of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement to build a high-performing and resilient manufacturing organization.
1. Lean & Continuous Improvement
Lead deployment of Lean tools (Kaizen, VSM, 5S, SMED, Poka-Yoke) Identify and eliminate waste across processes
Drive productivity improvements and cost-saving initiatives in plant
Facilitate Kaizen events and CI workshops
2. Operational Excellence Deployment
Implement Operational Excellence roadmap aligned to business goals
Representing the plant in Global Operational Excellence leadership monthly meetings & Forums
Support plant in achieving world-class manufacturing standards
3. Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Lead structured problem-solving (8D, RCA, A3, Six Sigma)
Ensure closure of chronic issues through systemic improvements
4. TPM Improvements
Drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) pillars
Support to Improve equipment uptime (OEE improvement)
5. Digitalization & Process Standardization
Promote use of digital and AI tools (MES, SCADA, Power BI dashboards)
Standardize SOPs, processes, and best practices
6. Cross-functional Collaboration
Work with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Human Resource teams.
Lead cross-functional improvement projects
What we are looking for:
Education: Engineering
Language: Fluent English
Specialization: Industrial Engg/Mechanical
Minimum Experience:10-15 Years
Technical Competencies
Competency Requirement Level
Experience in industrial processes (machining and assembly) Mandatory
5S / A3 / PDCA / 4 Steps Mandatory
Advanced MS Office Preferred
SMED / 5 Whys Mandatory
Lean Manufacturing Preferred
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Preferred
Black Belt / Green Belt / DMAIC Certification Preferred
Kanban Mandatory
Kaizen Mandatory
Total Productive Maintenance Mandatory
Problem solving tools & Techniques – 8D, 7QC tools Mandatory
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Internal Use Only: Salary
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