Assistant Manager - Operations Excellence

Ugaoo; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ugaoo is seeking an Assistant Manager – Operations Excellence to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, warehouse, packaging and supply chain. You will lead Time & Motion studies, Lean initiatives, and standardized ways of working to boost productivity and reduce waste.

The ideal candidate has an Industrial Engineering background with hands-on experience in Kaizen, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable cost savings and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Production Engineering or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in Operations Excellence or Continuous Improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Industrial Engineering principles and productivity methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in Time & Motion Study, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience in execution of supply chain, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and operational reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Time & Motion Studies to improve manpower utilization and operational efficiency.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement sustainable productivity improvement projects.
• Drive process optimization across warehouse, manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain functions.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve process consistency.
• Analyze operational KPIs and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform capacity planning, line balancing, workflow optimization, and layout improvement exercises.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to improve end-to-end operational performance.
• Lead cost reduction and waste elimination initiatives through data-driven analysis.
• Support automation and process digitization projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor project implementation and ensure measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement across operational teams.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Time & Motion Study

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Supply Chain Improvement

MS Excel

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About The Role

The Assistant Manager – Operations Excellence will drive continuous improvement initiatives across Ugaoo's manufacturing, warehouse, packaging, and supply chain operations. The role focuses on enhancing productivity, optimizing processes, reducing operational waste, and building standardized ways of working. The ideal candidate should have a strong Industrial Engineering background with hands-on experience in Time & Motion Study, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and supply chain improvement projects.

About The Role

The Assistant Manager – Operations Excellence will drive continuous improvement initiatives across Ugaoo's manufacturing, warehouse, packaging, and supply chain operations. The role focuses on enhancing productivity, optimizing processes, reducing operational waste, and building standardized ways of working. The ideal candidate should have a strong Industrial Engineering background with hands-on experience in Time & Motion Study, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and supply chain improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Time & Motion Studies to improve manpower utilization and operational efficiency.


• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across operations.


• Identify process bottlenecks and implement sustainable productivity improvement projects.


• Drive process optimization across warehouse, manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain functions.


• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve process consistency.


• Analyze operational KPIs and recommend corrective and preventive actions.


• Perform capacity planning, line balancing, workflow optimization, and layout improvement exercises.


• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to improve end-to-end operational performance.


• Lead cost reduction and waste elimination initiatives through data-driven analysis.


• Support automation and process digitization projects to improve operational efficiency.


• Monitor project implementation and ensure measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost.


• Build a culture of continuous improvement across operational teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.


• 3–6 years of experience in Operations Excellence, Industrial Engineering, Process Excellence, or Continuous Improvement.


• Strong expertise in Industrial Engineering principles and productivity improvement methodologies.


• Hands-on experience in Time & Motion Study, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis.


• Experience in executing supply chain, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations improvement projects.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and identify improvement opportunities.


• Proficiency in MS Excel and operational reporting tools.


• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.


• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, e-commerce, food processing, or supply chain-driven organizations is preferred.


• Ability to independently lead improvement initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes.