Lean Coordinator / Industrial Engineer - Coimbatore

Walkaroo International; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkaroo International is seeking a Lean and Operational Excellence professional to support multiple manufacturing plants across India. The role focuses on implementing Lean methods, standardizing processes, and driving continuous improvement projects to boost productivity and reduce waste.

You will lead 5S, Kaizen activities, VSM, and standardization efforts, while monitoring KPI performance and preparing management reports.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fresh graduate with passion for Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Strong academic record (75%+ preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Manufacturing across plants (5S, SOPs, visual standards).
• Coordinate Kaizen and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Identify and eliminate waste using Lean principles; conduct VSM.
• Develop Standard Work and improve productivity; monitor KPIs.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports; track project savings.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Data Analytics

Excel

Power BI

SOP Development

Communication

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

To support the Head Lean & Operational Excellence in implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across all Walkaroo manufacturing units. The role is responsible for improving productivity, eliminating waste, standardizing processes, coordinating improvement projects, monitoring operational performance, and driving a culture of Operational Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lean Manufacturing

• Implement 5S across manufacturing plants.
• Coordinate Kaizen activities and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Identify and eliminate waste using Lean principles.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Improve production flow and line balancing.
• Standardize Lean practices across manufacturing units.

Productivity Improvement

• Conduct Time & Motion Studies.
• Develop and implement Standard Work.
• Improve labour and machine productivity.
• Identify productivity improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement Projects

• Coordinate Lean and Operational Excellence projects.
• Track project progress, timelines and savings.
• Ensure sustainability of implemented improvements.

Process Standardization

• Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop Work Instructions and Visual Standards.
• Standardize best practices across all manufacturing plants.

Performance Monitoring

• Prepare Daily, Weekly and Monthly MIS reports.
• Monitor productivity and operational KPIs.
• Maintain project trackers and dashboards.
• Present improvement reports to management.

Shop Floor Audits

• Conduct 5S audits.
• Conduct Lean process audits.
• Verify SOP compliance.
• Identify improvement opportunities during shop floor visits.

Digital & Data Analytics

• Maintain Lean project database.
• Analyse production and process data.
• Prepare reports using Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Support digital transformation initiatives.

Travel Requirement

• Willing to travel frequently to manufacturing plants across India.
• Strong academic record (Minimum 75% throughout academics preferred).
• Fresh graduate with a passion for Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.