Senior Manager – Continuous Improvement, Khushkhera

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager – Continuous Improvement, Khushkhera

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Knauf India could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf India is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 15+ year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Khushkhera as Senior Manager – Continuous Improvement.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

Continuous Improvement aims to ensure best performances by improving processes as well as common standards and to have high performing culture in all key areas from incoming raw materials to finished good, finance, HR and admin functions. High performing / CI Culture encourages and allows all employees to contribute to their fullest potential for company goals by engaging and involving all employees.

What you’ll be doing:

1. To lead the Continuous Improvement / Lean transformation plan throughout the organization by implementing:

• Shop Floor Management :5S, Daily Meetings, Blue Collar Skill Matrix and Problem-solving techniques (Fishbone and 5 Why), Layered Audit or Gemba Walk

• Professional Maintenance: to increase Reliability engineering (decreasing breakdown ratio with problem solving techniques) and preventive maintenance ratio
• Statistical Process Control: Control Chart & Digitalization
• Lean Flows - SMED, KANBAN, VSM, OEE Improvement
• Lean Service: Non-manufacturing area improvement project.

2. To provide support to local Managers/all teams in completing Continuous Improvement Training and the application of Six Sigma & Lean tools so that all teams can identify, remove, and minimize the impact of manufacturing opportunities through waste elimination, increased capacity, improved efficiency, improved logistics, and reduced complexity. And from these opportunities define projects to achieve clear company goals/vision. To do it.

• Business Plan, X-Matrix or Hoshin Kanri implementation to cascade company KPIs/goals into department level

3. Facilitate CI Workshops: learning by doing & Kaizen events with cross-functional teams

4. Organize CI communication within the CI Road Map

5. Communicate lessons learned and best practices from improvement projects. Standardize good practices and share them within the Region

6. Prepare quarterly CI report for regional CI manager; communicate in Monthly basis with region about CI Road Map progress, status and issues.

7. Prepare and participate to the CI-Assessment.

8. Develop CI and Assessment Skills.

9. Participate actively to the regional network of CI managers

10. Celebrate successes in the concept of Idea Generation System and Business Plan

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field of study.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Certifications required but not limited to SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Process Statistical tools, Root Cause Analysis.
• Minimum 13+ years of experiences in MNC organizations.

We’ll provide:

• A competitive salary
• Benefits

What happens next?

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