Deputy Manager - Process Excellence

Process Improvement Execution

• Lead and support Lean and Six Sigma projects at the shop-floor level.
  
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, and value stream mapping exercises.
  
• Develop and implement SOPs, standard work, and visual management systems.
  

Quality & Customer Compliance

• Drive reduction in internal rejection, scrap, rework, and customer PPM.
  
• Support customer audits, PPAP, APQP, and corrective action closures.
  
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and FMEA.
  

Manufacturing Support

• Improve cycle time, yield, manpower productivity, and space utilization.
  
• Implement Poka-Yoke, SPC, and basic TPM initiatives.
  
• Support new line setups, capacity enhancement, and process stabilization.
  

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Industrial Engineering teams.
  
• Track CI project progress and report benefits to management.
  
• Support deployment of plant and corporate CI initiatives.
  

Requirements

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred)
  
• Hands-on shop-floor improvement experience
  
• Knowledge of OEM/ Tier-1 automotive processes and customer requirements
  
• Data analysis and reporting skills (Odoo/SAP/Oracle, Excel, Minitab, Flowcahrts)
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong execution and problem-solving capability
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  

Benefits