🔧 Assistant Manager – Continuous Improvement (Manufacturing Excellence)
Function: Worldwide Manufacturing – Continuous Improvement
Location: Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh
Experience: 7–10 Years
Grade: Assistant Manager
Industry: Pharma / Nutraceutical / Food / FMCG
🌟 Role Overview
We are seeking a driven Assistant Manager – Continuous Improvement to support our Worldwide Manufacturing and CI leadership teams in India. This role will play a critical part in identifying, planning, executing, and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations and contract manufacturing partners.
You will use data‑driven analysis, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and shop‑floor engagement to improve quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale (PQCDSM) while strengthening a culture of continuous improvement.
🚀 Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead and execute CI projects from identification to implementation and sustenance
- Support site‑wide training on new processes, procedures, and Lean manufacturing
- Develop Value Stream Maps (VSM) for all manufacturing lines
- Optimize processes and analyze process and equipment variation
- Lead major Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) projects
- Drive Kaizen, PDCA, Gemba walks, and waste elimination initiatives
- Evaluate process capability & equipment capability (Cp, Cpk)
- Implement and monitor SPC, Gage R&R, and statistical analysis
- Capture MIS data and present manufacturing KPIs and dashboards to management
- Conduct Pareto analysis to identify root causes of variation
- Optimize changeover and setup time across equipment and SKUs
- Analyze inbound material variability and collaborate with vendors for improvement
- Partner with Manufacturing, Packaging, Automation, Quality, and IT (Oracle) teams
- Support process automation, system enhancements, and BI dashboard development
- Plan and execute horizontal replication of best practices across India and globally
- Drive wastage reduction, yield improvement, line speed enhancement, and uptime
đź‘Ą People & Leadership Responsibility
- Lead and mentor a CI team and influence cross‑functional teams
- Set performance goals for self and team aligned with CI roadmap
- Delegate effectively and ensure accountability
- Monitor productivity, provide coaching, feedback, and follow‑ups
- Actively support shop‑floor cultural transformation
âś… What We’re Looking For
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification (mandatory)
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
- Hands‑on expertise in Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, SPC, DMAIC
- Experience with VSM, TIMWOODS, Kaizen, PQCDSM
- Proficiency in MS Office, statistical tools, SPC software, Oracle
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commitment to integrity, discipline, and continuous improvement
Experience
- 7–10 years of hands‑on experience implementing CI initiatives at plant level
- Proven experience driving shop‑floor cultural change
- Background in Pharma, Nutraceutical, Food, or FMCG manufacturing
🌱 Why Join Us
- High‑impact role influencing manufacturing performance & culture
- Exposure to global manufacturing and CI best practices
- Opportunity to grow into a CI leadership role
- Hands‑on ownership from problem identification to benefits realization
- Strong collaboration with Automation, Digital, and Global Manufacturing teams
đź“© Ready to Drive Change?
If you are passionate about Lean manufacturing, data‑driven improvement, and building a sustainable CI culture, this role offers the perfect platform to grow and make tangible impact.
👉 Apply now or refer a CI professional ready to take the next step.
