Lalbaba Engineering is embarking on a structured transformation journey to institutionalize world-class manufacturing practices across its Tubular, Forging, and Rail Systems divisions.
This role will act as the transformation champion driving the deployment of TPM, Lean, and Operational Excellence systems across plants — not as isolated projects, but as a sustained cultural movement that reshapes how manufacturing excellence is achieved.
The incumbent will serve as a change agent and capability builder , enabling teams to enhance productivity, reliability, and quality through systematic loss elimination, people engagement, and data-driven improvement .
Responsibilities
1. TPM & Lean Implementation
- Lead the implementation of Lalbaba’s TPM & Lean roadmap across all manufacturing units.
- Establish and anchor pillar teams — including Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Planned Maintenance, and Quality Maintenance.
- Develop Model Lines to demonstrate benchmark practices and facilitate replication across plants.
- Institutionalize 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Visual Management , and other Lean practices to strengthen operational discipline.
2. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects targeting OEE, yield, energy efficiency, and cost-per-ton reduction.Conduct loss mapping, RCA (Root Cause Analysis) , and FMEA to address equipment and process inefficiencies.Develop digital dashboards and visual performance systems for real-time tracking of key metrics.Standardize and codify best practices into SOPs , ensuring sustainable adoption across shifts and teams.3. People Development & Cultural Transformation
Coach and mentor operators, engineers, and managers on TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies through structured sessions and Gemba walks.Build internal capability by developing TPM facilitators and Kaizen champions within departments.Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement across all levels.Partner with HR and Plant Heads to embed TPM-linked performance metrics, rewards, and recognition frameworks .4. Performance Governance & Review
Define and track KPI structures covering OEE, MTBF, MTTR, rejection rates, cost of poor quality, and energy consumption.Conduct periodic audits, maturity assessments, and review meetings with pillar leaders and plant management.Report progress and improvement roadmaps to Operations Leadership , driving accountability and sustaining momentum.Qualifications
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering.15–20 years of experience in manufacturing (automotive, engineering, or process industries).Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience leading TPM / Lean transformation initiatives .