Manufacturing Warehouse Excellence

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals; North Goa, South Goa District; On-site; INR 1,00,000 - 4,50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer electronics company based in Goa is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across its manufacturing units. The role involves establishing KPIs, driving performance management, and fostering a culture of operational excellence. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Lean methodologies, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience in leading cross-functional teams. This role offers an opportunity to make significant contributions to cost savings and productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Lean, TPM, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
• Proven track record of driving large-scale improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Exposure to digital manufacturing will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma projects.
• Establish KPIs and benchmarking standards across manufacturing units.
• Partner with leadership to align manufacturing excellence programs with business strategy.
• Build a culture of operational excellence through training and coaching.

Skills

Lean, Six Sigma methodologies

Change management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Tools

Industry 4.0 tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, 5S, and other operational excellence tools.
• Identify process gaps and drive improvement projects to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance productivity.
• Develop and maintain a structured CI (Continuous Improvement) roadmap for all plants.

2. Performance Management

• Establish KPIs and benchmarking standards across manufacturing units.
• Drive OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), yield, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Track, analyze, and report manufacturing performance data with actionable insights.

3. Strategy & Transformation

• Partner with leadership to align manufacturing excellence programs with business strategy.
• Support digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0 practices, and automation initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects to deliver productivity savings, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements.

4. People & Capability Development

• Build a culture of operational excellence by training and coaching plant teams on Lean and CI methodologies.
• Conduct workshops, certifications, and mentoring for employees to drive sustainability of initiatives.
• Act as change agent to foster continuous improvement mindset at all levels.

5. Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Support sustainability initiatives such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and green manufacturing practices.
• Standardize best practices across plants and ensure knowledge sharing.

Key Deliverables

• Year-on-year cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Sustained improvements in OEE, quality, and safety metrics.
• Successful deployment of Lean Six Sigma projects with measurable business impact.
• Enhanced employee engagement in CI programs.
• Benchmarking and adoption of world-class manufacturing practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, and related methodologies.
• Proven track record of driving large-scale improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Exposure to digital manufacturing/Industry 4.0 tools will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability.
• Hands-on project management experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Change management and coaching skills.
• High energy, results orientation, and passion for continuous improvement
• hands on experience of designing / defining material handling equipment's ( for storage & movement between mfg. processes) to improve overall efficiency of Value chain & minimising the touch points .