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 Good communication and teamwork skills Benefits NA