Resetting & Tooling Lead

Gruppo SKF

Ahmedabad District

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SKF in India seeks a Factory Resetting & Channel Lead to drive end-to-end channel performance by integrating resetting excellence and lean manufacturing across multiple production lines. The role focuses on optimizing throughput, cost, quality, and delivery while leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading shift operations, ensuring schedules, monitoring OEE, applying SMED, Lean Kaizen, and Industry 4.0 practices to boost productivity and asset utilisation.

Qualifications

Graduate mechanical engineer with 8–15 years of experience in engineering/automotive.
Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Resetting Excellence (SMED).
Experience with RCA, A3, structured methodologies and Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing practices.
Demonstrated people leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end channel performance across multiple manufacturing lines.
Own overall business performance: throughput, cost, quality and delivery reliability.
Lead shift operations, production planning and manpower across channels.
Ensure adherence to production schedules and monitor OEE across machines.
Lead resetting and changeover excellence; deploy SMED; standardise resetting practices.
Drive Lean initiatives (Kaizen, 5S) and continuous improvement.
Perform structured loss analysis using RCA and 5 Why; drive value stream optimisation.
Drive Daily Management Systems and reviews; ensure TPM and machine reliability.
Implement preventive and predictive maintenance; monitor machine health and reduce breakdowns.
Drive cost optimisation including tooling and manpower efficiency; improve production efficiency.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional

RCA & problem solving

Value stream optimization

Industry 4.0 digital

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

Resetting Excellence (SMED)

Hard Turning & Grinding

Job description

About SKF

SKF started operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industrial engineered solutions through five technology‑centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from a pioneer ball‑bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge‑driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF’s solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research‑based innovation, SKF India offers customised value‑added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

Together, we re‑imagine rotation for a better tomorrow by creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet.

Job Title

Factory Resetting & Channel Lead

Reporting

Reports to: Channel Group Manager

Location

Bavla, Ahmedabad (Situated 30‑35km on Rajkot highway from Ahmedabad)

Job Type

Permanent

Job Purpose

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 KPIs
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 minimise setup and changeover losses
Standardise 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 optimisation 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 utilisation and operational availability
Drive cost optimisation 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
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Resetting Excellence (SMED)
Strong multi‑channel operations management and value stream optimisation 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 required