Continuous Improvement Manager

Eaton Technologies Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Technologies Pvt Ltd in Pune seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to deploy CI Framework, Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 across the plant, aligning with strategic goals. You will drive productivity, quality, cost, and delivery improvements and lead Kaizen events and RIEs.

The role emphasizes coaching teams on problem-solving, Lean tools, and data-driven optimization; mentoring future leaders and building CI capability across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Distribution.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt with demonstrated success in driving productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Framework, Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the plant.
• Develop and implement the site Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 strategy aligned with business objectives and the overall CI vision.
• Drive operational excellence by utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct operational assessments and identify opportunities for short-term and long-term business improvements.
• Lead cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives to achieve plant cost-out targets.
• Facilitate and lead Kaizen Events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Needle Mover Projects, and other Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and train teams on Lean, Six Sigma, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Analyze operational performance metrics, conduct management reviews, and develop action plans to close performance gaps.
• Build organizational Continuous Improvement capability through talent development, succession planning, and Lean certification programs.
• Develop and execute the annual Continuous Improvement roadmap and calendar aligned with strategic business priorities.
• Monitor plant performance and drive achievement of productivity, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost objectives.
• Perform and validate Lean Six Sigma assessments and ensure timely closure of identified actions.
• Provide regular CI performance, cost savings, and project status updates to plant leadership.
• Support plant expansion, automation, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 deployment projects.
• Drive Smart Factory and Digital Manufacturing initiatives, including KPI dashboards, data analytics, and operational performance improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and corporate stakeholders to implement best practices and standardize improvement processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving, employee engagement, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Identify and implement opportunities for sustainability, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource optimization.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Industry 4.0

Digital Manufacturing

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Cost Reduction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Manager will manage, plan, coordinate and lead the deployment of the Continuous Improvement Framework, Industry 4.0, Eaton Lean Six Sigma System throughout the Plant facility in support of strategic goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Framework, Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the plant.
• Develop and implement the site Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 strategy aligned with business objectives and the overall CI vision.
• Drive operational excellence by utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct operational assessments and identify opportunities for short-term and long-term business improvements.
• Lead cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives to achieve plant cost-out targets.
• Facilitate and lead Kaizen Events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Needle Mover Projects, and other Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Coach, mentor, and train teams on Lean, Six Sigma, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Analyze operational performance metrics, conduct management reviews, and develop action plans to close performance gaps.
• Build organizational Continuous Improvement capability through talent development, succession planning, and Lean certification programs.
• Develop and execute the annual Continuous Improvement roadmap and calendar aligned with strategic business priorities.
• Monitor plant performance and drive achievement of productivity, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost objectives.
• Perform and validate Lean Six Sigma assessments and ensure timely closure of identified actions.
• Provide regular CI performance, cost savings, and project status updates to plant leadership.
• Support plant expansion, automation, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 deployment projects.
• Drive Smart Factory and Digital Manufacturing initiatives, including KPI dashboards, data analytics, and operational performance improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and corporate stakeholders to implement best practices and standardize improvement processes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving, employee engagement, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Identify and implement opportunities for sustainability, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource optimization.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required.
2. 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Distribution.
3. Experience in driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, Industry 4.0
4. Prior work experience in different functions is preferred to ensure this CI Manager sees the linkages between functions, impact of functional decisions downstream and how multiple functions work within a value stream.
5. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt with demonstrated success in driving productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety improvements.

Skills

• Lean Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operational Excellence
• Industry 4.0
• Digital Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping
• Cost Reduction