Deputy General Manager - APS

About The Role We are seeking a seasoned Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering leader responsible for driving Lean Manufacturing, APS, and IE strategies across TND sites. The role focuses on establishing a strong Lean culture, enabling process excellence, and leading transformation initiatives aligned with global standards and Industry 4.0. Key Responsibilities Lean & Operational Excellence Drive Lean Manufacturing strategies across TND sites Implement Lean methodologies (5S, TPM, VSM, Kanban, etc.) Lead continuous improvement initiatives and workshops (OPL, line balancing, visual management, etc.) Identify and eliminate waste across processes Improve operational performance and sustain Lean culture Industrial Engineering Support plants in applying IE principles and standards Drive capacity planning and new product / process launches Develop line concepts, layouts, and footprint optimization Manage capex planning, approvals, and realization Oversee automation and digitization initiatives APS & Strategy Deployment Act as SPOC for TND in global APS/IE initiatives Define and deploy APS standards and best practices Mentor APS/IE managers and plant teams Ensure compliance with reporting and policy deployment Leadership & Capability Building Mentor and develop teams across plants Lead cross-functional workshops and improvement projects Build a strong culture of learning and collaboration Deliverables Implementation of Lean culture across plants Achievement of TND scorecard targets Cost savings aligned with budget Successful new product and process launches Improved efficiency and capacity utilization Effective capex execution and project delivery Progress toward Industry 4.0 and paperless operations Experience & Skills 20+ years of experience in Operational Excellence / Lean Manufacturing Strong expertise in IE, Lean, TPS, and manufacturing systems Experience in automotive or auto ancillary industry preferred Exposure to automation, digitization, and Industry 4.0 Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities Education & Certifications BE / B.Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (preferred) Lean certification from a reputed institute Six Sigma Green Belt certification Strong proficiency in MS Office tools Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts Competencies Behavioral Take ownership Add value Collaborate Make it easy Be curious Functional Leadership and decision making Analytical thinking Influencing stakeholders Execution excellence Conceptual and innovative thinking Personal Characteristics Strong shop-floor orientation and Gemba mindset Ability to engage and train teams from operators to management Hands-on problem-solving approach Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills Passion for continuous learning and technology adoption Strong team leadership capabilities Languages English Kannada Hindi