Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Job Description

: Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Opening: 1 Nos.
Job ID: 118038
Employment Type: Full Time
Reference:
Work Experience: 8.0 Year(s) To 12.0 Year(s)
CTC Salary: 15.00 LPA TO 18.00 LPA
Function: Production / Quality / Maintenance
Industry: Chemicals/PetroChemical
Qualification: B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical; B.Tech/B.E. - Production/Industrial
Location: Sarigam
Posted On: 10th Oct, 2025

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Position: Manufacturing Excellence Lead

Location: Sarigam near Vapi
Experience: Years
Industries: Chemical

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement manufacturing excellence frameworks by identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and establishing effective data collection mechanisms.
• Analyze existing operational processes, technologies, and systems to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Utilize operational data and monthly performance reports to drive data-backed decision-making and optimize plant performance.
• Benchmark site operations against global best practices to challenge the status quo and drive towards world-class manufacturing standards.
• Track and monitor KPIs such as equipment downtime, reliability, safety incidents, and cost efficiencies to measure progress and highlight improvement areas.
• Lead the implementation of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies including TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving to enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teamsincluding Production, Engineering, Logistics, and Qualityto execute improvement projects that deliver measurable results.
• Ensure consistent application of Manufacturing Excellence systems and standards across all manufacturing sites through governance, audits, and structured reviews.
• Drive hands-on process improvement initiatives, particularly within chemical or process industry environments, ensuring operational excellence is embedded in day-to-day activities.
• Lead and facilitate root cause analyses (RCA) to identify recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support the design, implementation, and operationalization of improved processes, ensuring alignment with site capabilities and business goals.
• Provide training and coaching to employees on Lean tools and methodologies to build internal capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Act as a credible and independent voice in strategic forums, using data and sound judgment to challenge current practices and influence decision-making.
• Engage stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment and drive execution of transformation initiatives.
• Ensure long-term sustainability of implemented improvements through strong change management, ongoing monitoring, and continuous feedback loops.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in leading process improvement and maintenance excellence projects.
• Strong ability to work in a high-influence environment, engaging cross-functional teams effectively.
• Solid business acumen with a clear understanding of operational and strategic drivers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to influence, align, and engage stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness to align improvement initiatives with business objectives.

Required Qualification:

• B.E/B.Tech - Mechanical/Industrial

Salary: Up to 18.00 LPA

If you are interested in this opening, please send an updated resume with the following details:

• Total No. of Years Experience:
• Current CTC:
• Expected CTC:
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Key Skills:

• Manufacturing
• KPI

Company Profile

The company was established in 1984 and manufactures a range of specialty products, including iodine derivatives, selenium salts, persulfates, and perchlorates. Its manufacturing facility, spread over a 20,000 sq.m. plot, employs about 160 people and is located at Sarigam, Via Bhilad, Gujarat. The Head Office is at Nariman Point, Mumbai.

The company is GMP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2005, ISO 14001:2004, FAMI-QS, and BS OHSAS 18001:2007 certified.

About 60 PERCENT of its production is exported. The products find use in the food, feed, pharma, cosmetics, and industrial segments.

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