Lead Eng / Deputy Manager - Operational Excellence - AEQUS - HUBLI

Role & responsibilities

• Lead Lean transformation projects across value streams, driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery
• Facilitate structured problem-solving sessions using 8D, A3 thinking, DMAIC, and root cause analysis techniques
• Implement visual management systems, standard work practices, and takt-based line balancing
• Drive continuous improvement through Gemba walks, daily management systems, and frontline engagement
• Mentor team members in Lean tools such as 5S, SMED, Kanban, mistake proofing (Poka-Yoke), and bottleneck analysis
• Collaborate with leadership to deploy Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment) and monitor breakthrough objectives
• Track and report performance improvement metrics, and communicate results to stakeholders

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent;
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent hands-on experience
• 610 years leading operation excellence/Continuous Improvement initiatives in manufacturing, logistics, or process industries
• Strong foundation in Lean tools and practical application in high-variance environments
• Demonstrated success in solving complex operational problems using statistical and root cause tools
• Proficiency in facilitating Kaizen events and driving cultural adoption of Lean across hierarchies
• Familiarity with digital lean tools, value stream simulation, and Industry 4.0 applications
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills across levels
• Exposure to data visualization and dashboarding tools such as Power BI to support performance reporting and insights (optional but advantageous)
• Change management certifications or experience leading Lean maturity roadmaps