Process Excellence & Continuous ImprovementLead enterprise-level Lean and Six Sigma deployment across manufacturing plants and corporate functions. Drive implementation of OEM Production System (OPS) or equivalent operational excellence framework. Identify improvement opportunities across Body Shop, Paint Shop, Assembly, Powertrain, and Logistics. Program & Project LeadershipLead cross-functional, high-impact CI projects with defined financial and operational benefits. Review DMAIC / PDCA tollgates and ensure sustainability of improvements. Mentor and develop Black Belts, Green Belts, and CI champions. Manufacturing & Quality ExcellenceImprove OEE, takt adherence, line balancing, throughput, and inventory turns. Reduce quality losses including PPM, COPQ, rework, and warranty issues. Support new product introductions and process readiness activities. Governance & Stakeholder ManagementPartner with Manufacturing, Quality, SCM, Engineering, and Plant Leadership. Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and internal OEM standards. Present performance dashboards and CI outcomes to senior leadership.
RequirementsKey Skills & CompetenciesTechnical SkillsLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)TPM, VSM, SMED, Kanban, JIT, SPCStrong manufacturing process knowledge in automotive/Automobile OEMsData analysis and reporting (Odoo/SAP/Oracle, Excel, Minitab, Power BI and flowcharts)Behavioural CompetenciesStrategic thinking and structured problem-solvingStrong leadership and change management capabilityExcellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills