Manufacturing Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Implement lean manufacturing principles, improve OEE & TPM.
• Improve productivity, reduce costs through cycle time reduction & time study.
• JD for Production & Manufacturing Excellence.
• T– Production & Manufacturing Excellence will lead the overall production excellence operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure world-class manufacturing practices in the tractor industry. The role focuses on enhancing productivity, reducing costs, ensuring quality, and implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 practices across manufacturing units.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end production operations ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Drive Manufacturing Excellence initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and automation projects.
• Ensure effective capacity utilization, OEE improvement, and productivity enhancement across all production lines.
• Establish and monitor KPI metrics (quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale) for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure smooth NPD (New Product Development) introduction into manufacturing.
• Implement digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 practices for process optimization.
• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies through value engineering and waste elimination.
• Build and mentor high-performance teams, ensuring skill development and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards and statutory regulations.
• Benchmark best-in-class global manufacturing practices and adapt them to the tractor industry.
• Key Skills & Competencies:
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of ERP/MES systems, digital manufacturing, and automation.
• Qualifications & Experience:
• B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Proven track record in leading large-scale production units and implementing world-class manufacturing practices.
• Certified in Lean / Six Sigma (preferred).