Senior Manager - Process Excellence-Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, mentor, and guide a team of Process Excellence associates to deliver
measurable business outcomes
* Allocate team resources across improvement projects, auditing schedules,
and process mapping initiatives
* Build internal consulting capability by training team members on Lean, Six
Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) methodologies
* Identify operational bottlenecks, waste, and variation in plant operations,
supply chain, and administrative workflows
* Design and deploy Lean Six Sigma frameworks (DMAIC, Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke)
to optimize yield, throughput, and cycle time
* Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new
processes and practices, minimizing resistance and maximizing engagement
* Partner with cross-functional leadership (Factory Operations, Sales,
Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Product Design and Engineering) to
implement high-impact Process Improvement initiatives
* Develop a structured qualification program encompassing various levels
(e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt) to standardize process excellence competencies
across the organization
* Oversee the end-to-end documentation of core manufacturing processes,
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Value Stream Maps (AS-IS and TO-BE
models)
* Establish governance frameworks to maintain standardized operational
processes across multiple facilities or departments
* Drive digital transformation by facilitating integration of process
automation and digital workflow tools into traditional manufacturing
environments
* Work closely with stakeholders across departments to design and implement
process changes that align with organizational goals
* Establish and manage an enterprise-wide Process Compliance Audit Framework
to ensure adherence to internal standards & also support certification to
external standards like ISO
* Conduct periodic process compliance audits, identify non-conformance root
causes, and enforce Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans
* Deliver regular audit compliance scorecards and risk reports to executive
leadership
* Executive stakeholder management, team mentorship, analytical
problem-solving, and change management expertise
* Advanced proficiency in creating & analyzing workflow design, mapping
current vs. future states process, and identifying bottlenecks, waste, and
friction points
* Ability to design, document, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) and best practices to ensure compliance and quality control
* Deep understanding of DMAIC frameworks, waste elimination (Muda, Mura,
Muri), cycle-time reduction, and root-cause analysis
* Understanding of structured audit execution, compliance monitoring, and
root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, A3 problem solving.)
* Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills with the ability to
influence without formal authority
* Familiarity or hands-on experience in commercial functions like Sales,
Marketing, Service, Dealer Development, Customer Service, Customer Experience
is highly desirable

Ideal Candidate

* 11 years of proven experience, primarily within the manufacturing or
automotive sectors
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or a
related discipline
* Strong domain expertise in Manufacturing or Automotive / OEM /
Auto-Ancillary environments
* Demonstrated experience within commercial functions across industries like
Automotive, CPG, FMCG, High-Tech is mandatory for this role
* Certifications as a Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt,
or Certified ISO Internal Auditor will be an added advantage