Plant Excellence Manager

Role Overview: Zetwerk Electronics Private Limited is a key player in India's ESDM sector, with seven advanced factories and a production rate of two devices per second. As a major contract manufacturer for global and Indian value chains, the company offers fast turnarounds, competitive pricing, and high-quality services across various sectors. Zetwerk Electronics excels in telecommunications, consumer durables, hearables & wearables, televisions & displays, IT hardware, and precision assembly, providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Lead Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and TPM initiatives throughout the plant. - Drive projects for cost reduction, yield improvement, and waste elimination. - Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure compliance with IPC standards, ISO9001/14001, IATF16949, and customer requirements. - Assist in customer audits and certifications. - Optimize line balancing, cycle time, and throughput of SMT and assembly operations. - Ensure efficient capacity planning and resource utilization. - Coach and guide plant staff on Lean & problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 8D, and Quality Tools. - Develop and monitor KPIs including yield, scrap, rework, OEE, on-time delivery, and customer PPM. - Present performance metrics and improvement progress to leadership and customers. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical preferred). - 10-15 years of experience in EMS / Electronics manufacturing (SMT, MI, Box Build). - Certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Green Belt is advantageous. - Proficient in SMT processes, automation, testing, and quality systems. - Hands-on experience with problem-solving tools like 5Why, Fishbone, DOE, SPC, and FMEA. - Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. - Exposure to Industry 4.0, smart factory, and digital transformation is a plus.,