Project Lead

Project Lead – GKB Hi-Tech Lenses Pvt. Ltd.

📍 Location: Goa & Coimbatore.

GKB Hi-Tech Lenses Pvt. Ltd.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project leadership & Execution

• Lead and support projects including equipment installation, capability expansion, operational efficiency initiatives, process automation, and technology adoption.
• Implement data-driven projects such as KPI monitoring dashboards, production performance tracking and supply chain coordination.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prepare projects plans, manage change control and ensure alignment with business goals and performance outcomes.
• Ensure timely achievements of deliverables, proactively drive execution with stakeholders, and ensure seamless integration with ongoing operations.

Operational Monitoring & Data Governance

• Collect, verify, and analyse operational and logistics data from multiple sources.
• Design and maintain performance dashboards, define and track KPIs and prepare MIS reports for leadership reviews.
• Ensure accuracy of data governance and flag performance gaps with action recommendations.
• Track delivery schedules, equipment uptime, productivity KPIs and efficiency improvements.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate with OEMs, equipment suppliers, IT solution partners, and service providers for installation, commissioning and technical support.
• Evaluate vendor documentation, SOPs and compliance requirements.
• Monitor contractor execution quality and adherence to timelines.

Cost & Timeline Management

• Track project budgets, resources, material utilization and ensure cost optimization in line with the business targets.
• Support verification of contractor bills and measurement with documentation evidence.
• Identify and manage project risks, drive corrective actions, and escalate delays or scope deviations proactively for timely mitigation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, PAN India lab Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Utility, IT, Supply Chain & Logistics.
• Ensure smooth project handover and training to operations teams.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Identify operational bottle necks and propose improvements solutions.
• Lead Kaizen, productivity enhancement, waste reduction, and automation initiatives.
• Lead and support New Product Initiatives and rollout, ensuring equipment/process readiness, manpower training, SOP deployment & performance ramp-up