• APS Manager is responsible for implementation of Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization.
• Evaluates all continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes.
• Being a Lean manufacturing specialist, employs Lean methodologies and tools in order to accomplish the business objectives
• Drive Cross functional team (CFT) and implement the lean culture all across the factory
• Must have strong fundamental knowledge in lean concepts, leadership to drive the team with passion and Implementation Skills in the Cross-function environment
• Industry 4.0. Thorough Knowledge of implementing Digitization and Automation projects

• Work out policy and Drive policy deployment across the business
• Mentor to all levels of management to achieve a high level of APS (Lean) culture
• Lead critical/ challenging intensive workshops (VSM/VSD, VS Matrix, Line Balancing, Visual Management, Ergonomics, Line Design, Kanban etc.)
• Deploys APS in non-manufacturing areas in division (Technical Centers, Logistics, Depots, HR etc.)

• Drive lean culture in the plant by Driving all enablers (5s, Quality first , Team work , Employee involvement , TPM , Muda eliminations, JIT , Standards ,etc)
• Achieve the score card as per road map
• End to end Kanban implementation along with Milk run delivery as per pitch time
• Drive Continues improvement workshops and ensure target cost saving achieved as per budget
• Drive team to eliminate all kind of wastes and bring efficiency in the operations
• Lean training to all level of team in the organization
• Prepare team for external & internal competition like QCC, etc
• Strong skills in Visual Management concepts
• Drive Digitization and Automation projects moving towards Industry 4.0 and paperless factory

• Drive lean culture in the plant by Driving all enablers (5s, Quality first , Team work , Employee involvement , TPM , Muda eliminations, JIT , Standards ,etc)
• Achieve the score card as per road map
• End to end Kanban implementation along with Milk run delivery as per pitch time
• Drive Continues improvement workshops and ensure target cost saving achieved as per budget
• Drive team to eliminate all kind of wastes and bring efficiency in the operations
• Lean training to all level of team in the organization

Prepare team for external & internal competition like QCC, etc

• Implement Autoliv production standards (APSS) in all departments
• Lead critical/ challenging intensive workshops (VSM/VSD, VS Matrix, Line Balancing, Visual Management, Ergonomics, Line Design, Kanban etc)
• Drive Productivity improvement Projects in shop floor, Warehouse, and other areas
• Mentor to all levels of teams to achieve a high level of APS Leadership
• Increase the level of Zero-Defect achievement through the application of key APS principles.
• Develop capabilities in team members to manage and execute their own strategic and transformational workshop
• Drive Safety, Kaizen and 5S culture across the facility
• Should have knowledge of Quality tools, Problems Solving Tools
• Drive Visual Management, Digitization and Automation projects
• Drive Industry 4.0 concepts, Paperless factory, etc

• Implementation and sustaining the improvement done.
• To solve the practical problem by involving and checking in Gemba.
• To start with proto mode and completion by standard way.
• To prepare the standard and updating the same

Behavioral Competencies

• Take ownership
• Add value
• Collaborate
• Make it easy
• Be curious

Functional Competencies

• Leading and Deciding
• Supporting and Co-operating
• Interacting and Influencing
• Analyzing and interpreting
• Creating and conceptualizing
• Organizing and Executing
• Adapting and Coping
• Entrepreneurial thinking and performing

Personal Characteristics Enabling Success

1)Must have strong fundamental knowledge in lean concepts, leadership to drive the team with passion and Implementation Skills in the Cross-function environment

2)Very good command over English and Presentation skills

3) Able to impart training right from shop floor team to management level

4)Should be a very good team player/Leader

5) Need to spend time in Gemba along with CFT

6) Able host the meetings/ Training / Celebrations in a lively way

7) Curious to Learn latest technologies and adapt in day-to-day life

Education :

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial Engg.

Other Courses

• Lean certification from reputed institute
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Good Knowledge of MS office tools
• Industry 4.0

Certifications/Accreditations

• Lean certification from reputed institute/company
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
• Good Knowledge of MS office tools
• Industry 4.0

Experience

• Candidate should have working experience in Operational Excellence (TPS/ Lean Manufacturing, etc) for 15 to 18 years in Auto /Auto Ancillary Industry

Languages

English, Kannada & Hindi

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