Assistant Manager - Process Excellence (Manufacturing)

Job Description Job Role: Experienced professional with strong expertise in TPM & Lean Systems across FMCG & Process Industries. This role is for a Manufacturing Excellence person responsible for driving Lean transformation, continuous improvement, and strategic execution across multiple manufacturing units. The position requires a seasoned change agent with good expertise in TPM, Lean systems, Six Sigma and cross-functional leadership. As a key driver of operational performance, this role will lead the deployment of Excellence strategies, standardize CI tools and templates, and oversee high-impact initiatives in QCD by low-cost automations, Innovative Kaizen Mindset, and debottlenecking Roles & Responsibilities: Drive TPM 8 Pillars & TPM Coordinator for the Plant as cultural transformation. Drive Smart Manufacturing Strategy & initiatives across Plants Road Map Preparation, Gap analysis & Strategy for improvement Line Balancing & Capacity Planning Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S & Continuous Improvement Lean Tools exposure like VSM, SMED, Kanban & 7QC tools Digitalization & Low cost automation Process Optimization & Operational Excellence Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving Production Planning & Workflow Optimization Plant Layout & Material Flow Improvement Conduct TPM SCM Reviews, MIS & KPI Reporting & OEE Analysis Training to team on TPM & Lean Systems Budget Planning & CAPEX Execution ESG & Sustainability Initiatives Cross Functional Coordination & Team Management Educational Qualifications: Graduation or Masters degree in Mechanical / Electrical or related field. Certification in Lean Systems & Six Sigma will be preferred. Industry & Experience: 7+ years of experience in Consumer Goods or a similar process industry.