Resetting & Tooling Lead

SKF Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group in Bavla, near Ahmedabad, requires a Factory Resetting & Channel Lead to drive end-to-end channel performance across multiple manufacturing lines. You will own throughput, cost, quality and delivery reliability while leading shift operations, production planning and manpower deployment.

You will implement SMED and resetting excellence, standardize practices, and push Lean 5S and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate mechanical engineer with 8–15 years of experience in engineering/automotive.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Resetting Excellence (SMED).
• Strong multi-channel operations management and value stream optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end channel performance across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Own throughput, cost, quality and delivery reliability for assigned channels.
• Lead shift operations, production planning and manpower deployment across channels.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and monitor OEE across machines.
• Lead resetting and changeover excellence by improving reset-per-hour efficiency.
• Deploy SMED to minimize setup and changeover losses; standardize resetting practices.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S and continuous improvement.
• Conduct structured loss analysis and problem solving using RCA and 5 Why.
• Drive value stream optimization and line balancing; lead daily management systems.
• Ensure machine reliability through TPM and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives including tooling and manpower efficiency.
• Improve SLR and overall production efficiency; lead productivity and automation projects.
• Enable Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing practices; lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

SMED

Multi-channel Ops

RCA

5 Why

People Leadership

Cross-functional

Hard Turning

Grinding & Finishing

Education

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Factory Resetting & Channel Lead

Reports to: Channel Group Manager

Location: Bavla, Ahmedabad (Situated 30-35KM on Rajkot high from Ahmedabad)

Apply those who are comfortable to work in rotational shifts.

Purpose of the Role

To lead and drive end-to-end channel performance by integrating resetting excellence & lean manufacturing, ensuring optimised utilisation of people, machines, materials, and processes to deliver superior results. The role is accountable for enabling high‑mix flexible production, improving changeover efficiency, throughput, and cost competitiveness, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and Industry 4.0‑driven smart manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end channel performance across multiple manufacturing lines ensuring alignment with major KPI’s
• Own overall business performance of assigned channels including throughput, cost, quality, and delivery reliability
• Lead shift operations, production planning execution, and manpower deployment across channels
• Ensure adherence to production schedules
• Monitor and improve OEE across all machines and processes
• Lead resetting and changeover excellence by improving reset‑per‑hour efficiency
• Deploy SMED to minimize setup and changeover losses
• Standardize resetting and presetting practices across all channels
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement
• Conduct structured loss analysis and problem solving using RCA and 5 Why
• Implement value stream optimization and line balancing
• Drive Daily Management Systems and reviews
• Ensure machine reliability through TPM
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Monitor machine condition and reduce breakdown losses
• Improve asset utilization and operational availability
• Drive cost optimization initiatives including tooling and manpower efficiency
• Improve SLR and overall production efficiency
• Lead productivity improvement and automation projects
• Enable Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing practices
• Lead cross‑functional teams across channels
• Drive skill matrix development and multi‑skilling
• Provide coaching and training for teams
• Build ownership culture and develop future leaders
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and audit compliance
• Implement layered process audits and quality at source
• Ensure EHS compliance

Required Expertise

• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Resetting Excellence (SMED)
• Strong multi‑channel operations management and value stream optimization capability
• Proven problem‑solving and execution excellence using RCA, A3, and structured methodologies
• Strong people leadership, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Knowledge of Hard Turning, Grinding & Super Finishing Operations is must

Candidate Profile

• Graduate mechanical engineer with 8 to 15 years of experience, from Engineering/ Automotive industry