Performance Excellence Specialist

Job Summary Responsible for driving operational efficiency, process improvement, and performance optimization across all manufacturing areas. Shall lead initiatives aligned with various best practices like Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM) principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality. Serve as a change agent, coach, and facilitator to embed a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the plant. Key Responsibilities  Lead and support continuous improvement projects across the factory  Analyze production processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend data- driven solutions to improve performance.  Facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis (RCA), and other problem-solving activities.  Develop, monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to track factory performance and improvement efforts.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, safety, etc.) to standardize best practices.  Provide training and coaching to employees and leaders on performance excellence tools and techniques.  Promote a culture of excellence through effective change management strategies. Qualifications & Experience  Graduate/Post-Graduate degree in Chemical, Electrical/Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.  5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with a focus on continuous improvement.  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required (Black Belt preferred).  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Experience with data visualization and analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, etc.).  Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with ability to work across different levels of the organization.  Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, safety protocols, and quality systems.  Familiarity with vaTPM, 5Srious lean tools and hands-on experience in digital transformation initiatives in manufacturing is preferred. Show more Show less