Assistant Manager – Process Excellence

Job Purpose

To drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing operations by implementing Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, and Process Excellence tools to improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize processes, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Continuous Improvement & Lean Implementation

• Lead and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives across production processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, and Standard Work.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops on the shop floor.
• Monitor and sustain Lean culture across manufacturing departments.

2. Industrial Engineering & Productivity Improvement

• Conduct time and motion studies to improve productivity.
• Establish standard cycle times and manpower norms.
• Perform line balancing and capacity analysis for optimal resource utilization.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.

3. Process Optimization

• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Implement process improvements to reduce cycle time, cost, and waste.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through systematic initiatives.
• Support layout optimization and facility design improvements.

4. Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Track and analyze manufacturing KPIs such as productivity, cycle time, OEE, rejection rate, and downtime.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance reports.
• Use data analytics to support decision-making and improvement initiatives.

5. Cost Reduction & Waste Elimination

• Identify and implement cost-saving projects in manufacturing operations.
• Drive waste reduction initiatives (defects, waiting, excess inventory, motion, etc.).
• Support material flow optimization and inventory reduction programs.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Planning teams.
• Support new product introduction by ensuring efficient manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with teams to implement standardized best practices.

7. Training & Capability Building

• Train shop-floor employees on Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Promote employee involvement in improvement initiatives.
• Develop internal capability for process improvement culture.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Productivity improvement
• OEE improvement
• Reduction in cycle time
• Cost savings from improvement projects
• Waste reduction
• Process standardization
• Implementation of Lean initiatives

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in mechanical / production / industrial engineering
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or Industrial Engineering tools preferred

Experience

• 58 years of experience in manufacturing operations / process excellence / industrial engineering

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Time & Motion Study
• Line Balancing
• OEE improvement
• Kaizen & 5S implementation
• Process Mapping
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)

Analytical Skills

• Data analysis and problem solving
• Statistical tools for improvement projects

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Change management capability
• Cross-functional collaboration

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