Group Head-Lean Manufacturing & Agile Methodology

• Lead transformation across a diversified group
• Drive enterprise-wide productivity excellence
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is one of India's largest and most respected automotive component manufacturing groups, with a strong presence across multiple business verticals serving leading OEMs and global customers. Known for its operational excellence, innovation and manufacturing capabilities, the organisation is on a transformational journey to enhance productivity, optimise resources and strengthen its competitive advantage across all businesses.

Job Description

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide manpower optimisation strategies across multiple business units.
• Identify productivity improvement opportunities through Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Drive shopfloor efficiency enhancement initiatives, including line balancing, work measurement and capacity optimisation.
• Lead process improvement, value stream mapping and waste elimination projects.
• Implement automation solutions to reduce repetitive and non-value-added activities.
• Benchmark manufacturing productivity metrics and establish best practices across group companies.
• Work closely with plant leadership teams to improve labour utilisation and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Establish productivity KPIs, governance mechanisms and performance review frameworks.
• Support digital transformation initiatives related to manufacturing excellence and workforce productivity.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement across plants and business units.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, Operational Excellence, Process Engineering or Productivity Improvement roles.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale manpower optimisation and productivity enhancement programmes.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Work Study, Time & Motion Studies and Process Improvement methodologies.
• Experience in driving automation, digitisation and operational transformation projects within manufacturing environments.
• Senior business leaders with significant experience in manpower productivity, cost optimisation and manufacturing transformation will also be considered.
• Exposure to automotive, auto components, engineering, industrial manufacturing or similar sectors preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills, with the ability to influence leaders across multiple businesses.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Strategic group-level leadership role with significant organisational impact.
• Opportunity to drive transformation across multiple manufacturing businesses.
• High visibility with senior leadership and key decision-makers.
• Platform to shape productivity, efficiency and operational excellence initiatives at scale.
• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
  
  

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7133462