Lean Manager

Job Summary:

The Lean Manager will oversee the implementation of lean transformation initiatives across all departments in the jewelry manufacturing unit, from diamond sourcing and cutting to final jewelry assembly and polishing. The primary focus will be to enhance productivity, minimize waste, improve quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.

About Us

We are one of the world's largest and fastest-growing diamond jewelry manufacturers, proudly exporting our luxurious and finely crafted jewelry to the USA, Europe, and the UK. We work with some of the world’s most prestigious retailers and brands, delivering excellence through high-quality craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Lean Strategy & Deployment:

·       Develop and implement a Lean roadmap that aligns with business goals.

·       Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) sessions to identify improvement opportunities in key manufacturing and business processes.

·       Establish standard work, 5S, visual management, and workplace organization practices across departments.

Continuous Improvement Projects:

·       Lead cross-functional Kaizen projects in critical areas such as diamond assortment, wax setting, casting, assembly, polishing, and QC.

·       Use PDCA, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis to reduce process variation and eliminate non-value-added steps.

·       Enhance productivity through layout optimization, cycle time reduction, and takt time balancing.

Training & Culture Building:

·       Build Lean capability within teams by conducting training for operators, supervisors, and managers.

·       Advocate Lean thinking and embed a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) across the factory.

·       Promote employee engagement through shopfloor suggestion systems and idea-sharing platforms.

Performance Monitoring & KPIs:

·       Define and track key Lean performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, scrap rates, rework percentage, lead time reduction, WIP inventory, and labor productivity.

·       Prepare and present monthly Lean progress reports to senior management, emphasizing the ROI of Lean initiatives.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

·       Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and HR teams to ensure alignment on improvement initiatives.

·       Support new product development (NPD) through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Lean prototyping processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) is preferred.

Experience:

·       5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years of hands-on Lean implementation experience. Experience in the fine or diamond jewelry industry is highly preferred.

Skills:

·       Strong expertise in Lean tools such as 5S, VSM, SMED, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Kaizen.

·       Data-driven with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

·       Exceptional communication and facilitation skills.

·       Experience working with artisans, craftsmen, and semi-automated/manual production processes.

What We Offer:

• Leadership Opportunity: Lead transformative initiatives that will shape the future of the jewelry industry.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside senior leadership and cross-functional teams to bring the digital vision to life.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing development opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of digital transformation.