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Group Head-Lean Manufacturing & Agile Methodology

Noida Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity to lead manpower optimisation, productivity enhancement and operational excellence initiatives across multiple business verticals within a leading Indian auto components group. The role will be responsible for driving sustainable improvements in labour productivity, process efficiency, automation and cost optimisation across manufacturing operations.
  • Lead transformation across a diversified group
  • Drive enterprise-wide productivity excellence

About Our Client

Our client is one of India's largest and most respected automotive component manufacturing groups, with a strong presence across multiple business verticals serving leading OEMs and global customers. Known for its operational excellence, innovation and manufacturing capabilities, the organisation is on a transformational journey to enhance productivity, optimise resources and strengthen its competitive advantage across all businesses.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute enterprise-wide manpower optimisation strategies across multiple business units.
  • Identify productivity improvement opportunities through Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
  • Drive shopfloor efficiency enhancement initiatives, including line balancing, work measurement and capacity optimisation.
  • Lead process improvement, value stream mapping and waste elimination projects.
  • Implement automation solutions to reduce repetitive and non-value-added activities.
  • Benchmark manufacturing productivity metrics and establish best practices across group companies.
  • Work closely with plant leadership teams to improve labour utilisation and overall equipment effectiveness.
  • Establish productivity KPIs, governance mechanisms and performance review frameworks.
  • Support digital transformation initiatives related to manufacturing excellence and workforce productivity.
  • Build a culture of continuous improvement across plants and business units.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, Operational Excellence, Process Engineering or Productivity Improvement roles.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale manpower optimisation and productivity enhancement programmes.
  • Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Work Study, Time & Motion Studies and Process Improvement methodologies.
  • Experience in driving automation, digitisation and operational transformation projects within manufacturing environments.
  • Senior business leaders with significant experience in manpower productivity, cost optimisation and manufacturing transformation will also be considered.
  • Exposure to automotive, auto components, engineering, industrial manufacturing or similar sectors preferred.
  • Strong stakeholder management and change leadership skills, with the ability to influence leaders across multiple businesses.

What's on Offer

  • Strategic group-level leadership role with significant organisational impact.
  • Opportunity to drive transformation across multiple manufacturing businesses.
  • High visibility with senior leadership and key decision-makers.
  • Platform to shape productivity, efficiency and operational excellence initiatives at scale.
  • Attractive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
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JN-102026-7133462

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Manufacturing operations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Noida
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7133462

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.