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Company Description D&V Business Consulting (DVBC) is a strategic consultancy firm focusing on the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in India. DVBC offers a range of services like HR solutions, lead generation, sales, marketing, digital transformation, and more. With a mission to assist MSMEs in overcoming challenges, DVBC aims to guide companies towards growth, operational efficiency, and talent development. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Lean Manufacturing Consultant located in Ahmedabad. Designation: Full-Time Lean Consultant Department: Operational Excellence / Lean Implementation Reporting To: Senior Lean Consultant and Plant Management Employment Type: Full-time (On-Site) Objective of the Role To ensure effective daily implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Lean practices across the plant, supporting the transformation towards a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities  1.Lean Implementation & Monitoring Execute the Lean roadmap designed by theSenior Consultant. Facilitate daily lean activities such as 5S audits, visual management, standard work, and kaizen implementation. Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures and identify deviations in real-time. 2. Performance Tracking & Reporting Maintain and update daily Lean dashboards (KPIs, 5S scores, OEE, downtime, rejection, productivity, etc.). Collect, validate, and analyze data from all departments for continuous improvement. Generate weekly and monthly progress reports for management review. 3. Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with department heads (Production, Maintenance, QC, Stores, etc.) to ensure alignment with Lean objectives. Act as the on-ground support for Lean events such as Gemba Walks, Kaizen Blitz, Root Cause Analysis, etc. Facilitate and document continuous improvement suggestions from shop floor teams. 4. Training & Awareness Conduct basic lean training for shopfloor and support staff as needed. Coach line leaders and supervisors on Lean tools and their daily application. Promote a culture of discipline, accountability, and waste elimination. 5. Documentation & Standardization Assist in preparing, reviewing, and updating SOPs, WI (Work Instructions), and checklists as per Lean standards. Ensure all visual management systems are updated, clear, and actionable.  Document kaizens, cost savings, and improvement case studies. 6. Daily / Weekly Routine Conduct daily Lean audits (5S, waste walk, line balancing, etc.). Attend and contribute to daily production and review meetings. Present Lean status and progress in management review meetings. Qualifications Operational Excellence and Operations Management skills Lean Management and Business Process Improvement expertise Experience in Industrial Engineering Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Project management experience Knowledge of MSME sector in India is a plus Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field First Preference for Plastic Manufacturing Industries like Injection Molding,Blow Molding. Show more Show less