Assistant General Manager (AGM)-Operational Excellence Lead

Job Description

Position

Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Operational Excellence Lead (APS &

Improvement Projects)

Department

Operational Excellence

Location

Corporate Office – Bangalore

About the Role

Seeking an experienced and strategic Operational Excellence leader to

drive enterprise-wide manufacturing transformation through the implementation and

continuous evolution of the A Production System (APS). This role will lead Lean

transformation initiatives, standardize operational excellence practices across manufacturing

locations, improve manufacturing performance, and build a culture of continuous

improvement.

The incumbent will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver

sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Employee

Engagement while developing world-class manufacturing capabilities across the

organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production System (APS) Deployment

Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Production System

(APS) framework across all manufacturing facilities.

Define the APS roadmap, implementation strategy, governance structure, and

maturity assessment model.

Establish standardized operating practices and ensure consistent deployment of APS

principles across all manufacturing locations.

Drive horizontal deployment of successful improvement initiatives and best practices

across plants.

Monitor APS implementation progress through regular governance reviews and

leadership updates.

2. Operational Excellence Projects

Conduct Structured problem solving training (Six sigma methodology) for

manufacturing teams

Lead high-impact cross-functional improvement projects using structured problem-

solving methodologies.

Drive projects focused on:

o Productivity improvement

o Quality enhancement

o Scrap and waste reduction

o OEE improvement

o Cycle time reduction

Ensure projects are completed within defined timelines while delivering measurable

financial and operational benefits.

3. Lean Manufacturing, TPM Shopfloor Transformation

Design and implement Lean manufacturing systems to enhance shopfloor efficiency.

Lead initiatives including:

o 5S Workplace Organization

o TPM

o Visual Factory

o Standard Work

o Material Flow Optimization

o SMED

o Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Promote a culture of disciplined execution and continuous improvement across

manufacturing operations.

4. Performance Management & Digital Transformation

Develop Operational Excellence dashboards to monitor plant performance and

improvement initiatives.

Drive factory digitization by leveraging digital tools for data collection, visualization,

and decision-making.

Present performance reviews and improvement roadmaps to senior leadership.

7. Capability Building & Leadership Development

Build organizational capability by coaching and mentoring manufacturing teams on

Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Design and conduct training programs on:

o Lean Manufacturing

o Six Sigma

o TPS/TPM

o Problem Solving

o Operational Excellence Tools

Develop competency matrices, identify capability gaps, and establish structured

learning roadmaps.

Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous

improvement throughout the organization.

8. Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

Partner with Plant Heads, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain,

Maintenance, and Corporate Functions to drive transformation initiatives.

Facilitate regular governance meetings to review project progress, remove execution

barriers, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Support annual operational planning, resource allocation, and budgeting for

manufacturing improvement programs.

Communicate project outcomes, best practices, and strategic recommendations to

executive leadership.

Desired Competencies

Technical Competencies

Lean Manufacturing

Toyota Production System (TPS)

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Six Sigma Black Belt

DMAIC Methodology

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Root Cause Analysis

Value Stream Mapping

OEE Improvement

Kaizen, Poka-Yoke

Visual Management

FMEA

Operational Excellence Frameworks

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Project & Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Coaching & Mentoring

Decision Making

Influencing Skills

Presentation & Communication

Results Orientation

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Manufacturing, Plastics, or a

related Engineering discipline (BE/B.Tech).

Postgraduate qualification (MBA/PGDM/Operations Management) preferred.

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (Mandatory).

Lean Manufacturing or TPM certifications will be an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing, Operational

Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Quality, or Industrial Engineering.

Proven experience driving transformation initiatives across multiple manufacturing

locations.

Demonstrated success in implementing TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma

programs.

Strong track record of delivering measurable business improvements in productivity,

quality, cost, and operational efficiency.

Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments such as

Packaging, FMCG, Automotive, Plastics, Engineering, Chemicals, or Process

Industries is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

APS Maturity Improvement & Certifications

Productivity Improvement (%)

Digitization

Quality Improvement (PPM/Defects)

Waste & Scrap Reduction

Training & Capability Development Metrics

SPQCDSM Performance Improvement