Agile Coach cum Lean Expert

Wsne Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wsne Consulting seeks a Lean Transformation Lead to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing environments. You will lead initiatives like Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Kanban and Visual Management, identify inefficiencies, and mentor teams in Lean and Agile practices.

The role requires strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in manufacturing or hardware design and a Lean/CI mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in Lean and Agile methodologies required.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Hardware Design.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Kanban and Visual Management.
• Identify process inefficiencies and drive productivity and quality improvements.
• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams on Lean and Agile methodologies.
• Drive A3 thinking, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Develop and track KPIs for Lean initiatives.
• Support Hoshin Kanri / strategy deployment.
• Develop Lean transformation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Establish SOPs and Lean best practices.
• Lead change management and cultural transformation initiatives.

Skills

Lean & Agile

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Manufacturing/Hardware Design

Lean Transformation/CI

Kaizen/5S/VSM/Kanban

Production/Plant experience

Automotive industry exposure

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role Overview:
The role involves leading Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing/production environments, driving process efficiency, quality improvement, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Lean initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Kanban and Visual Management.
• Identify process inefficiencies and drive productivity and quality improvements.
• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams on Lean and Agile methodologies.
• Drive A3 Thinking, Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving.
• Develop and track KPIs for Lean initiatives.
• Support Hoshin Kanri / strategy deployment.
• Develop Lean transformation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Establish SOPs and Lean best practices.
• Lead change management and cultural transformation initiatives.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong experience in Lean and Agile
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt preferred
• Manufacturing / Hardware Design experience
• Lean Transformation / Continuous Improvement
• Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Kanban
• Production / Plant experience preferred
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.