Identify and Drive Continuous Improvement projects through structured analysis and evaluation of plant performance metrics, deliver desired results through projects. Train & develop developing people for analytical thinking, application of problem solving tools, review and improvement execution for both CIC and Plant operations to build a quality mindset at each levels of plant.
Strategic and planning
- Identify Yearly Improvement areas Plan/Prioritize projects for the plant
- Plan & Align resources, trainings and support needed
Functional
Core
- Develop detailed project plans for all identified CI projects in the plant including DMAIC activity plan project wise
- Analyse project data and conduct observation studies in every project
- Derive action plans for project delivery (for every CI project at the plant)
- Monitor and communicate project status periodically to all stakeholders
- Preparation of 6 sigma (BB/GB/YB) Training Calendar and execution as per the timelines
- Creation of Kaizen Mechanisms and ensuring delivery of all Kaizen Projects
- Creation of Small Group Activity teams / Quality Circle Teams for Problem Solving.
- Conduct Value Stream Mapping/ Bottleneck and Cycle Time studies for Process Improvements
- Coordinate with Central CIC team to showcase the Improvement practices in the plant for replication across other plants
- Derive daily project wise actionable/observation studies/trials
- Support Manufacturing/Production Project Leaders to conduct trials as per protocols
Internal process
- Weekly Project Reviews with Plant Project team, Plant Head and Functional CIC Head
- Monthly Plant Steering committee reviews
- Escalate delays and non-compliances to expedite action
- Creation of Projects Dashboard for Plant Heads Review
- Conduct GEMBA walks with Mfg Head to regularly identify potential areas of improvements
- Conduct Kaizen Idea Workshops across the plant
People development
- Identify and Train people for Kaizen and project teams for Analytics and sustenance of improvements
- Conduct Certification Exams to gauge
- Conduct Quarterly Kaizen Events for employees with Awards Mechanisms
- Conduct Yearly Six Sigma Project competitions
- Prepare plant teams for participation in Internal and External Events
- Key Result Areas
- No. of Continuous Improvement Projects completed vs planned
- Cost Savings achieved against planned through CI Projects
- No. of Kaizen Projects Completed vs planned
- No. of People Trained & Certified in Six Sigma Methodology against planned
- Compliance to Kaizen Idea Workshops & Events as per Plan
- GEMBA Walks Improvements Planned vs Actuals
