Manager – Lean Transformation {MBB + B.Tech + MBA}
(A blend or combination of Manufacturing & Services industry experience is a must)
Must have done at least 5-10 Black Belt Projects and over 20-25 Green Belt projects
10-12 years (Manager Level) of the overall experience of which at least 8 years of experience in driving independent Black belt six sigma projects and lean transformation projects from manufacturing and services background.
Location: Bengaluru/Gurgaon.
Roles and responsibilities :
Principal Accountabilities :
– Work closely with the Head of Transformation, BU- s, Support Functional heads, Business Owners, and Program managers to drive OpEx
– Accountable for delivering the operational excellence benefit component of the overall OIP program (~10 to 15 X Budgeted cost)
– Collaborate with other BU COO’s to drive consistency across the program, share best practice, and build common capability
– Create capability within the organization on lean transformation, to begin with, and establish operational excellence as a core competency in our teams by the time OIP has completed
Principal Duties/Responsibilities :
– Identify opportunities for OpEx to be implemented to derive material benefit for the organization.
– Ensure business cases are thoroughly researched and syndicated
– Deliver OpEx projects within the divisional portfolio on time, to the scope, and within budget
– Ensure the organization OpEx methodology, tools, technologies, and thinking is embedded in this program and in BU Operations
– Create and deliver a communications plan which builds a deep and wide understanding of OpEx across the division
– Collaborate with other BU’s / Peer experts /Global teams to maximize benefit realization
– Identify and grow potential OpEx Internal resources and evangelists. Hire where none exists and Increase the Pool of quality improvement Catalysts across the organization
– Operate as an exemplar to constructively challenge the organization to constantly improve operational capability and performance
– Coach senior leaders and across levels within the division on the application of OpEx. Target is to train more than 20% of the workforce on OpEx Initiatives in Year 1, 50% in Yr 2 & more than 80% in Yr 3
Experience/Requirements –
– Lean Six Sigma expertise, experience of large and complex lean projects, and track record of significant delivery
– Knowledge of OpEx/Lean methodologies and personal history of applying them to deliver business benefits within an organization.
– Deep Understanding of Tools and their Implementations on ground
– Knowledge of process automation / Robotic Process automation/digitization techniques and technologies
– Experience and knowledge of working in a global services organization (a Blend of Manufacturing & services is the desired profile)
– Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate well at all levels, delivery to suit the audience
– Ability to structure, analyze and present complex ideas and data, as well as resolve complex problems
– Ability to work with 3rd party consultancies to deliver results
– Able to determine options, prioritize and make decisions that drive program and organizational agenda forward but which also focus on – doing the right thing-
– Able to motivate and lead large cross-sections of the organization through the OpEx journey
– Ability to operate effectively whilst under considerable pressure
Essential skills required :
Education / professional qualifications :
Engineering background (REC/NIT/IIT etc) and MBA Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt from Reputed Organisations / ASQ
Prior Experience:
9-13 years (Manager Level) of the overall experience of which at least 8-12 years of experience in driving independent Black belt six sigma projects and lean transformation projects from manufacturing and services background.
Technical skills:
– Must have done at least 5-10 Black Belt Projects and over 20-25 Green Belt projects
– Should have excellent knowledge and experience of running lean projects
– Should have done Quality & Business Excellence roles in a large capacity
– Expertise in other world-class technology like EFQM
– Experience in building value stream maps and ability to use tools like Igraphic
– Understands offerings like Customer Operations/ Information Technology/ Finance and Accounting/ Networks/ Human Resource Services.
Behavioral/team skills:
– Excellent communication skills
– Good Management and employee interface
– People management skills with demonstrated ability to build a transparent and cohesive team
– Hands-on experience in managing process delivery, emphasis on – People, and Process Management.
