Head Manufacturing Excellence

Head Hunter India is partnering with a leading TMT steel manufacturer to find a highly results-driven Head of Manufacturing Excellence . This critical leadership role will drive plant-level process improvements, enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and foster a robust culture of continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing units. Key Responsibilities Lead operational excellence initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and other relevant methodologies. Identify and execute significant process improvements within key areas such as rolling mills, reheating furnaces, and finishing lines. Drive programs focused on increasing productivity, enhancing quality, optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), improving energy efficiency, and reducing waste. Collaborate closely with plant heads, maintenance, and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to institutionalize best practices across all units. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) rigorously and benchmark performance across various manufacturing units to identify areas for improvement. Coach and mentor plant teams on Continuous Improvement (CI) tools, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and structured problem-solving techniques. Skills Manufacturing Excellence Lean principles Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Kaizen Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Continuous Improvement Process Optimization Qualifications Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Production Engineering. Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred. Experience: Mandatory experience in high-speed TMT/rebar rolling mills .