Strategic and planning
- Identify yearly Improvement areas and accordingly plan projects for the plant
- Create an assessment structure to measure the effectiveness of CI initiatives vis-a-vis the envisaged project outcome
Functional
Core
Facilitate and develop detailed project plans along with project leaders for all identified CI projects in the plant including DMAIC activity plan for each projectAnalyse project data and conduct observation studies in every projectCoordinate action plans for project delivery (for every CI project at the plant)Monitor and communicate project status periodically to all stakeholdersSupport in execution of 6 sigma (Black Belt / Green Belt / Yellow Belt) Training Calendar.Facilitate implementation of Kaizen Mechanisms to drive small improvements across the plantFacilitate Small Group Activity teams / Quality Circle Teams for Problem Solving.Conduct Value Stream Mapping / Bottleneck and Cycle Time studies for Process ImprovementsMonitor daily project wise actionable / observation studies / trials and the project participation of the stakeholders through various systemic methodsSupport Manufacturing / Production Project Leaders to conduct trials as per protocolsCreation of training module for various CI skill sets (TPM, Six Sigma, etc.)Internal process
Facilitate weekly Project Reviews with Plant Project team, Plant Head and Functional CIC HeadFacilitate monthly Plant Steering committee reviewsEscalate delays and non-compliances to CI Manager and plant head.Creation of Projects Dashboard for Plant Heads ReviewConduct GEMBA walks with Mfg. Head to regularly identify potential areas of improvements and track the implementation of the same.Conduct Kaizen Idea Workshops across the plantPeople development
Train the identified people by respective process owners for Kaizen. Identify & develop project teams for analytics and sustenance of improvementsSupport in design and execution of Quarterly Kaizen Events, yearly Six Sigma Project competitions for employees.