Description
How will you contribute?
As a member of the A&M GCC PI Supply Chain & Manufacturing team, you will be responsible for:
▪Project Management – Lead and manage manufacturing improvement projects from inception to completion. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and gain a comprehensive understanding of a target’s manufacturing and distribution operations-- organization design, production capacity, efficiency, quality, planning, warehousing and team capability
▪Process Analysis & Optimization – Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. The candidate should know how to develop and implement strategies to optimize production workflows, reduce waste, and improve productivity
▪Operations Excellence – Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and other process improvement tools. Expertise in DMAIC, PDCA and value stream mapping. Candidate should know about Plant Operations and Maintenance functions with good understanding on critical parameters such as OEE, MTBF, TEEP etc.
▪Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement – Evaluate the maintainability and operability of production facilities to identify operational efficiency enhancement and cost reduction opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies
▪Digital Manufacturing Technology Integration – Assess, design and implement advanced manufacturing technologies, such as ERP Manufacturing Modules, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Plant automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 solutions (IIOT, Edge Node integration etc.)
Qualifications
▪Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, consulting, or process improvement experience
▪Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 consultancy preferred
▪Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or a related field
▪MBA/ master’s degree in supply chain & Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
▪In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, plants and equipment assessment, value engineering
▪Proven track record of implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
▪Manufacturing strategy, Capex planning, Manufacturing 4.0/IIoT
▪Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis
▪Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
▪Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines
▪High motivation to learn and grow
▪Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills to excel in a deadline-driven environment
▪Tools Knowledge on Alteryx, Power BI, python, Linear programming platforms, etc. would be an added advantage.
▪Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP (Project Management Professional), or equivalent certifications are preferred