Advanced Specialist, HPS & Operational Excellence

HARMAN India; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Employee discounts on products

Extensive training opportunities

Competitive wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition and rewards program

Job summary

HARMAN India is seeking a leader in Operational Excellence to drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in automotive component electronics manufacturing and will lead cross-functional teams towards achieving world-class manufacturing standards.

This role offers a flexible work environment and competitive benefits, emphasizing a culture of excellence, teamwork, and personal development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Automotive component Electronics Manufacturing in Operational Excellence function.
• Experiences in leading Kaizen events and workshops for problem solving.
• Ability to drive end-to-end manufacturing improvement and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Certification Program for Teams, ensuring up-to-date standards.
• Leverage lean manufacturing tools and methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Train personnel on HPS standards and tools, ensuring knowledge and skills.

Skills

Proven Lean methodologies

Six Sigma expertise

Operational Excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech

Tools

DMAIC

5S

Value stream mapping

Job description

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast‑track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in‑vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About The Role

To lead and drive HPS initiatives across production operations by leveraging proven methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, 5S, TPM and Six Sigma. The role is critical in embedding a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline and waste elimination across the plant. The incumbent will act as a change leader, guiding cross‑functional teams towards achieving world‑class manufacturing standards, with a deep alignment to work ethics, systems, and structured problem‑solving techniques. This role will be instrumental in aligning Organization’s production capabilities with global automotive quality and efficiency benchmarks. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Production and Operation.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the Certification Program for Teams, ensuring up to date with the latest standards and tools.
• Leverage lean manufacturing tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and enhance overall performance.
• Focus on improving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the board, including P+SQDC.
• Authorize and update documents and standards that belong to the HPS department, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Well versed in all Lean methods and tools conducting training & workshops i.e., Value stream, SMED, 5S, Shopfloor management, Problem solving, Six Sigma.
• Train all personnel according to HPS standards and tools, ensuring that everyone has the necessary knowledge and skills.
• Support the problem‑solving process, using DMAIC lean tool to identify and solve complex problems.
• Driving Site Lean Workshops/Kaizen weeks for faster enablement & establishment of lean culture.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and areas requiring in business processes and programs and recommend adjustments to programs and/or processes.
• Bridging the gap into the processes and providing technical solutions by collaborating with teams.
• Ensure adherence to standard processes for data collection, documentation, and reporting.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the HPS Manager.

What You Need To Be Successful

• B.E./B.Tech. with 10+ years of experience in Automotive component Electronics Manufacturing in Operational Excellence function.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to drive end‑to‑end manufacturing improvement.
• Act as a bridge between shop‑floor teams and senior management to ensure alignment on goals and priorities.
• Facilitate cross‑functional kaizen events and workshops for collaborative problem solving.
• Coordinate with HR and Training departments for capability‑building programs.
• Work with the Engineering team to incorporate design‑for‑manufacturability and process innovations.
• Ensure knowledge‑sharing and best practice replication across different production lines and shifts.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to foster a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Represent the Manufacturing Excellence function in plant review meetings and customer audits.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full‑time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world‑class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance.