Senior Manager Operation Excellence

Abbott Laboratories; Solan; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories seeks a Senior Manager in the Operational Excellence domain to drive factory-wide Lean Six Sigma initiatives and TPM programs. The role focuses on eliminating waste, improving quality, and reducing cycle times while mentoring belt levels and aligning KRAs with business objectives.

Candidates should possess a Black-Belt or Master Black-Belt, an engineering degree, and hands-on experience in high-speed manufacturing, including unionized environments.

Qualifications

• Must be Black-Belt/Master Black-Belt in Lean/Six-Sigma.
• Engineering degree required.
• Shopfloor experience in unionized factories preferred.
• Willingness to relocate and adapt to a hi-pace factory environment.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders using data-driven reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate deployment of Operational Excellence program across the site (ODF, LVP, hormone block).
• Create Daily Management System and ensure OMS adherence via health checks.
• Align KRAs with business vision and develop individual KRAs.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste, improve quality and cycle times.
• Mentor Green Belts and exchange best practices with other sites.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

Lean Six Sigma tools

TPM

Job description

Division-Location : EPD-Baddi Department: Operational Excellence

Designation Senior Manager Grade/Band: 3B

Reporting to Plant Director Qualification: B.Tech. Experience (as on date) :18 Years

Followings will be the Core Job Responsibilities of the position holder:

Facilitate deployment of Operational Excellence Program across the site including ODF, LVP and new hormone block Create Daily Management System Design and structure for the site and ensure adherence to OMS through a robust OMS health-check process. To align KRA's in line with business vision, mission, and plant KRA's and facilitate development of individual KRA's. Lead continuous improvement projects with a focus on WASTE elimination to improve quality, yields, reduce cycle times, cost, and achieve customer satisfaction. Capability & Culture building to enable Business priorities and EPD strategy: ZERO Loss mindset on Safety, Quality, Material, Energy, and resources through creative sustained engagement program Focused and prioritized trainings with proper business need identification on SMED, DFMEA, PFMEA, Green Belt, Yellow Belt, and White Belt etc. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Pillars launch in key Blocks. TPM progression management as per the agreed glidepath Metrics and Process Benchmarking, Action Planning and Tracking to make the Site #1 Teach Influence and Motivate staff to apply Lean Six Sigma tools as problem solving approach. Track and report projected benefits; create an open environment for learning and facilitate Business Excellence/Mentor Green Belts and Advocates for Lean Sigma Projects. Establish Network with other sites /Functions to exchange knowledge and best practices both internally and externally. Responsible for cultivating continuous improvement culture in plant. Responsible for leading and supporting Excellence projects at site. Work on Business problems that are complex and diverse in scope, and may include larger project sizes, multiple functions, and/or new technologies. Report balance scorecard results monthly to the site and provide metrics results.

Mentors and consults other Lean professionals on successful completion of projects and objectives.

Responsible for overseeing Six Sigma certification training activity for the plant operations. Network with EPO global sites for implementation of best practices. Ability to take stand, influence key stakeholders to prioritize right-fit Bex initiatives for the factory. Technically sound professional with Black-Belt/Master Black-belt in Lean/Six-sigma Engineering Degree with experience in manufacturing/engineering/TPM is a must. Shopfloor experience in unionized factories is a must. Ability to get things done with speed and agility.

Can-Do Attitude and willingnes.s to win. People agility and strong influencing skills without using power. Willingness to re-locate and scalability to take up other roles in factory. Must have worked in a hi-pace and complex factory environment. Proven Track record of coaching team members at all levels, strong influencing skills using logic and data analytics. Ability to deep dive fast and data to insights