Sr. Executive – Operations Excellence

Key Responsibilities

• 5S Implementation and Maintenance:
• Lead the deployment of 5S methodology across manufacturing, quality, and office departments, including administrative, HR, and support functions.
• Develop and enforce 5S standards for office environments (e.g., desk organization, digital file management, shared spaces) and shop floor areas, ensuring sustained practices.
• Office 5S Leadership:
• Design and implement office-specific 5S initiatives, such as decluttering workstations, standardizing document storage, and maintaining clean meeting rooms.
• Promote digital 5S practices, including organized file systems and email management, to enhance office productivity and efficiency.
• Training and Team Engagement:
• Conduct 5S training sessions for shop floor workers and office staff to build awareness and ensure cross-departmental adoption.
• Create tailored skill development plans to sustain 5S practices, including new hires in both production and office roles.
• Audits and Reporting:
• Perform regular 5S audits in shop floor and office areas, documenting findings and preparing performance reports for leadership review.
• Track 5S metrics (e.g., audit scores, office clutter reduction, defect rates) and propose corrective actions to address non-compliance.
• Process Improvement:
• Collaborate with production, quality, and office teams to integrate 5S into daily workflows, reducing waste and improving efficiency across the organization.
• Support lean initiatives like Kaizen or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to enhance overall operational performance.
• Shop Floor and Office Environment Management:
• Ensure shop floor facilities and office spaces comply with 5S standards, maintaining safe, organized, and clean environments.
• Align 5S practices with automotive quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, CO emission testing processes) and office productivity goals.
• Automotive-Specific Contributions:
• Leverage knowledge of automotive processes, particularly two-wheeler manufacturing, to tailor 5S initiatives for production and quality control.
• Support new model launches by integrating 5S standards, including office documentation, into Start of Production (SOP) processes.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Certifications in Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma Green Belt are highly desirable.
• Experience:
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience implementing 5S methodology across multiple departments, including office and manufacturing environments.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in 5S auditing, process standardization, and lean manufacturing techniques for both shop floor and office settings.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and basic knowledge of automotive processes like CO emission testing.
• Competence in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets) and digital office tools for tracking 5S performance and organizing files.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication and training skills to engage diverse teams, from shop floor workers to office staff, in 5S adoption.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on sustainable improvements in varied work environments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup setting with adaptability and initiative.