Executive Digitization-Manufacturing Excellence

Job Description

Job Title: Executive Digitalization Location: Sanand, Gujarat Department: Continuous Improvement (CI) Reports To: Senior Manager – CI About the Role: A leading global personal care manufacturer is looking for a dynamic and digitally inclined professional to join its Continuous Improvement team. The Executive – Digitalization will lead the development and implementation of smart factory solutions aimed at improving plant performance, enabling predictive maintenance, and supporting cost-saving initiatives. This role is ideal for someone passionate about Industry 4.0 and process excellence. Key Responsibilities: 1. Digital Project Development & Evaluation Identify digital opportunities within plant operations. Build project proposals with ROI, aligning with business and operational priorities. Benchmark relevant digital use cases from within and outside the industry. 2. Predictive and Progressive Maintenance Enablement Support digital integration into maintenance strategies. Implement condition monitoring tools to improve machine reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. 3. Process Troubleshooting & Knowledge Systems Collaborate with technical teams to develop digital troubleshooting guides. Capture and standardize learnings for continuous problem-solving improvements. 4. Vendor Management & Solution Onboarding Interface with digital solution providers to assess and pilot new technologies. Recommend scalable, easy-to-integrate systems for shopfloor improvement. 5. Operational Excellence & Efficiency Tracking Monitor and update Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Support material loss tracking by establishing automated measurement tools (e.g., checkweighers, flow meters). Conduct Value Stream Mapping to eliminate inefficiencies. Candidate Profile: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation or similar). 10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial digitalization. Understanding of TPM/Lean/Industry 4.0 tools. Strong analytical and coordination skills with a solution-driven mindset. Comfortable engaging with cross-functional teams and external vendors. Why This Role? Hands-on experience driving digital transformation in a world-class manufacturing setup. Opportunity to lead impactful projects aligned with global smart manufacturing standards. Exposure to modern technologies and a strong continuous improvement culture.