Deputy Manager - Continuous Improvement & I4.0

Eaton Corporation; Ranjangaon; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Industry 4.0 Leader in Ranjangaon, India. This critical role involves driving operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma strategies, partnering with site leadership, and executing digital transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of manufacturing experience, lead cost-reduction projects, and promote a culture of structured problem-solving and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in driving Industry 4.0 and execution of IoT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Lead cost-out projects and track cost savings.
• Promote a strong problem-solving culture using structured methodologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Value Stream Mapping

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office suite proficiency

Digitalization tools

Understanding of IT terminologies

Knowledge of PLC systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

What you’ll do:

The Continuous Improvement & Industry 4.0 Leader is responsible for driving operational excellence across the site through the effective deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives. This role partners closely with Site Leadership to define and execute the Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy, enhance plant performance, deliver sustainable cost reduction, and foster a strong culture of structured problem‑solving and data‑driven decision‑making.

The position also leads Industry 4.0 initiatives, enabling the adoption of digital manufacturing technologies, smart data utilization, and automation to improve productivity, quality, and overall operational efficiency. A key accountability includes analyzing Industry 4.0 data daily, leveraging existing Eaton software platforms to generate actionable insights and support informed decision‑making.

Additionally, the role is responsible for driving cost‑out projects across the organization and ensuring robust tracking and monthly reporting of cost savings. The leader actively promotes and sustains 5S practices, strengthens visual management systems on the shop floor, and enhances workplace organization to improve transparency and efficiency.

Overall, this role plays a critical part in building a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and digital innovation throughout the site.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and site leadership to define and execute Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies aligned to business goals.
• Lead the Continuous Improvement Council to drive governance, engagement, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Define and implement the CI roadmap and annual improvement calendar aligned with Eaton Business System (EBS) priorities.
• Lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Kaizen workshops, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) initiatives for breakthrough improvements.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma deployment across plant functions to deliver sustainable operational and financial improvements.
• Work closely with all stakeholders at various levels to drive the cost‑out initiatives by eliminating waste and improving productivity and process efficiency; responsible for monthly cost‑out reporting and collaboration with finance.
• Promote a strong problem‑solving culture using structured methodologies (A3, DMAIC, PDCA).
• Identify improvement opportunities using data analysis, performance metrics, and operational insights.
• Lead Industry 4.0 initiatives including IoT‑based machine connectivity, real‑time data acquisition, and performance monitoring.
• Develop digital solutions including Power BI dashboards, analytics capabilities, and IT‑OT integration (ERP/MES) for end‑to‑end visibility.
• Drive automation (robotics, cobots, digital workflows) and demonstrate high learning agility with a strong appetite for adopting new technologies and digital tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution (required).
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in driving Industry4.0 and execution of IoT solutions and working closely with IT teams.

Skills:

• Good understanding of IT terminologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Strong understanding and execution of Value Stream Mapping.
• Excellent communication skills, proven capability to execute change in a team environment.
• Thorough understanding of problem‑solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office suite and Digitalization tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support plant competencies.
• Knowledge of PLC systems will be an added advantage.