Job Description

1. Job Objective

• To run the ACG Engineering Unit Continuous Improvement function with the objective to identify, lead, and execute the CI strategy via Lean and/ or Six Sigma methods within assigned business or segment(s) to deliver improvement Projects for improvement of bottom line, process improvement, Green or Brown field projects, Gross Margin & other quantified results.

1. Primary responsibilities

Strategic Execution & planning

• Execute plans for business and recommend Continuous Improvement Initiatives to ACGE Management leadership.
• Conduct feasibility assessment for Continuous improvement initiatives. Analyse local business needs for CI projects effectively and communicate & Implement plan.
• Carry out the tasks as per defined timelines & resources with the help of Internal & External agencies/ stakeholders.
• Execute plans for both short- and long-term application of Operational Excellence projects.
• Monitor progress against plan for all initiatives & report the same to Top Management.

Functional

Continuous Improvement

• Execute the tasks of Continuous Improvement as defined by CI Plant Lead with the support of Operations Upper management Team to map out current processes using one or more process mapping tools. Quantify current process performance through measuring and/or developing KPIs, and then using the information to target improvement initiatives.
• Use the measurement and assessment tools to evaluate potential areas for formal Continuous Improvement actions and to subsequently determine their operational and financial value.
• Execute & monitor the Continuous Improvement projects (e.g., kaizen events, point kaizen, major project teams, etc.) based on evaluating operational and financial data and qualitative analysis based on observation and discussion; supported by proposed budget and cost/benefit forecasts.
• Execute Continuous Improvement programs by coordinating necessary human and operational resources and setting and implementing budgetary and timing controls to achieve goals.
• To be a part of Continuous Improvement culture by motivating people & participating in CI activities.
• Lead Continuous Improvement events in Business Units as a subject matter expert while empowering operational staff and associates to present ideas and create improvements and solutions.
• Leverage best practices gained through Continuous Improvement activities to other activities which would benefit from implementation.

Internal process

• Collate qualitative and quantitative information on CI project performance in Business Unit for preparation and production of project reports for internal management purposes
• Initiate & execute CI training courses focusing on CI methodologies and tools (e.g. Kaizen, Lean six sigma, 6S etc.) partnering with HR

People development

• Take the responsibility for people engagement initiatives and building up in-house capabilities for the employees in the department & drive CI culture in Business Unit.
• Drive a performance driven culture by timely monitoring, review of performance parameters and feedback to team members and other Deptt colleagues.
• Actively participate in HR initiatives to drive overall employee engagement and motivation

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

1. Key Result Areas

• No. of Improvement projects identified and implemented.
• No. of Gross Margin Projects implemented & Gross margin achieved.
• Progress on projects (Plan vs actual) in terms of timelines, costs and milestones
• Knowledge sharing efforts across BUs on improvement projects
• Training operations associates on process improvement tools
• Forming, Implementing & ensuring New Processes implementation including setting up of New Product Lines

1. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces & Key Dependencies

External Interfaces

• CI Head & Operations Head (allocation of resources and providing approvals)
• Quality & Compliance Head (support in documentation of process changes)
• Third party vendors , e.g. Process optimization consultants

1. Competency

Technical Competency – T Compass

Leadership Competency – L Compass

Competency

Level

Competency

Level

Process Improvement

Basic

Listening

Scientific Methods & Tools Knowledge

Basic

Timely Decision Making

Product Knowledge

Basic

Cross Cultural Skills

Project Management

Basic

Customer Focus

Methods/ Plant Engineering

Basic

Delivering Consistent Results

1. Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Requirement

Desired

Level of Education

• B. Tech Degree
• Methods/ Engineering knowledge

Experience

• 3 to 4 years in a manufacturing environment, LEAN, Kaizen/Six Sigma events and drive lean transformation.
• Implementation of New Products on Stage/ Line manufacturing.
• 1 - 2 years in the pharmaceutical machinery manufacturing industry or similar B2B industries
• More than 1 year in LEAN, Kaizen/Six Sigma events and drive lean transformation.