Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Excellence; Continuous Improvement

Position: Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement)
Location: Pāonta Sāhib

Overview

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 shopfloor 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 sitewide 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

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 followups
Actively support shopfloor cultural transformation

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
Handson 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 handson experience implementing CI initiatives at plant level
Proven experience driving shopfloor cultural change
Background in Pharma, Nutraceutical, Food, or FMCG manufacturing

Why Join Us

Highimpact role influencing manufacturing performance & culture
Exposure to global manufacturing and CI best practices
Opportunity to grow into a CI leadership role
Handson ownership from problem identification to benefits realization
Strong collaboration with Automation, Digital, and Global Manufacturing teams

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.

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