Lead - Process Excellence - Manufacturing Operations

Process Excellence Lead

Role Overview :

Lead process improvement and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations. Drive continuous improvement, efficiency enhancement, and business transformation projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and structured problem-solving approaches.

Key Responsibilities :

- Drive improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management tools.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and EHS.

- Lead end-to-end transformation projects across multiple manufacturing locations.

Manage projects through structured stage-gates :

1. Idea Generation

2. Prioritization

3. Solution Development

4. Validation

5. Integration

Deliver measurable improvements in :

1. Cost

2. Quality

3. Safety

4. Delivery Performance

- Support operational excellence initiatives across multiple plant locations.

- Drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement culture.

Required Experience & Skills :

- 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Process Improvement, or Operational Excellence.

- Strong hands-on experience in process excellence and project management.

Expertise in Lean methodologies, including :

1. Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

2. Kaizen

3. Waste Elimination

Strong knowledge of Six Sigma and statistical tools :

1. DMAIC

2. DOE

3. SPC

- Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies :

1. 8D

2. Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

3. FMEA

- Proven track record of leading improvement and transformation projects.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.

- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

Key Success Factors :

- Experience managing projects with measurable business impact.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

- Ability to work in complex, multi-site manufacturing environments.

- Results-oriented approach with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management :

Internal Stakeholders :

- Global Leadership Team

- Regional Teams

- Manufacturing

- Sales

- Tooling

- Technology

- IT

External Stakeholders :

- Vendors

Preferred Competencies :

- Agility and adaptability

- Customer-centric mindset

- Strong execution and delivery focus

- Cost optimization orientation

- Collaborative leadership style

- Ability to drive change and transformation