Senior Manager Methods

Schneider Electric; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Kolkata seeks an experienced Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer to lead process optimization, drive Lean/Six Sigma, and set up new production lines. You will shape method improvements, ensure safety and quality, and mentor a team.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, plus leadership of IE instruments, digital manufacturing tools, and KPI tracking to boost OEE and throughput.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, methods, or industrial engineering.
• Education in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process Optimization: Improve existing production processes (manual, automated, PLC-based) and design new methods & layouts.
• Continuous Improvement (SPS / Lean): Deploy SPS, apply Lean/Six Sigma for waste reduction, productivity, quality.
• Industrialization & NPI: Ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA), support new line setup & ramp-up, conduct feasibility studies and cost/CAPEX analyses.
• Capacity & Production Planning Support: Manage capacity vs. workload, optimize lead time & throughput, utilize digital tools like iQ Simulation, CAMA / CORIM / Bridge.
• Standardization & Documentation: Define work instructions, process sheets, SOPs; ensure operator training and process discipline.
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead Methods/IE team, develop capabilities, drive cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering.
• Performance & Business Alignment: Track KPIs (OEE, productivity, scrap/rework, cost savings) and report to senior leadership.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure processes meet EHS standards and regulatory requirements; integrate safety into design.

Skills

Manufacturing Management

Process Design & Industrial Eng

Continuous Improvement

Digital Manufacturing Tools

Education

Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

Tools

iQ Simulation

CAMA / CORIM / Bridge

Job description

Role Purpose

• Lead and drive manufacturing methods, process engineering, and industrial performance.
• Ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production systems.
• Own continuous improvement (Lean / SPS / Six Sigma) across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Process Optimization

• Improve existing production processes (manual, automated, PLC-based)
• Design and implement new manufacturing methods & layouts
• Optimize:
  • Cycle time
  • Line balancing
  • Workstation ergonomics

2. Continuous Improvement (SPS / Lean)

• Deploy Schneider Performance System (SPS)
• Apply Lean / Six Sigma tools for:
  • Waste reduction
  • Productivity improvement
  • Quality enhancement
• Lead Kaizen, SIM2, and problem‑solving initiatives

3. Industrialization & New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Ensure product manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Support new line setup & ramp‑up
• Conduct:
  • Feasibility studies
  • Cost & CAPEX analysis
• Validate processes internally & at suppliers

4. Capacity & Production Planning Support

• Manage capacity vs. workload balancing
• Optimize lead time & throughput
• Use digital tools like:
  • iQ Simulation
  • CAMA / CORIM / Bridge

5. Standardization & Documentation

• Define and maintain:
  • Work instructions
  • Process sheets
  • SOPs
• Ensure operator training and process discipline

6. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead Methods / Industrial Engineering team
• Develop team capabilities (Lean, tools, problem solving)
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with:
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Supply Chain
  • Engineering

7. Performance & Business Alignment

• Track KPIs:
  • OEE
  • Productivity
  • Scrap / Rework
  • Cost savings
• Align methods strategy with plant/business objectives
• Report to senior leadership

8. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure processes meet:
  • EHS standards
  • Quality & regulatory requirements
• Integrate safety into process design

Key Competencies

Functional

• Manufacturing Management
• Process Design & Industrial Engineering
• Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Digital Manufacturing Tools

Leadership

• Change Management
• Influencing & Stakeholder Management
• Strategic thinking

Typical Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing / methods / IE
• Education: Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

What's in it for me?

• Lead meaningful projects that directly impact manufacturing performance and operational excellence
• Growth opportunities through technical challenges spanning process design, automation, and maintenance optimization
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Chance to mentor others while advancing your own technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment

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