Manufacturing Excellence Supervisor - Pithampur, Indore

️ Supervisor - Continuous Improvement (Manufacturing Excellence)Function: Worldwide Manufacturing - Continuous ImprovementLocation: Pithampur, Indore, Madhya PradeshExperience: 7-10 YearsIndustry: Pharma / Nutraceutical / Food / FMCG

Role OverviewWe are looking for a hands on Continuous Improvement (CI) Supervisor to support our Worldwide Manufacturing team in driving operational excellence, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across manufacturing lines and contract manufacturing partners.This role will partner closely with Manufacturing, Packaging, Automation, Quality, IT (Oracle), and CI Leadership, leading Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives while embedding a strong CI culture on the shop floor.

Key ResponsibilitiesAs Supervisor - Continuous Improvement, you will:Lead and execute continuous improvement projects aligned with business and manufacturing strategyIdentify process gaps, waste, inefficiencies, and variation across equipment, materials, manpower, and methodsDrive Lean, TPM, DMAIC, Kaizen, PDCA, PQCDSM initiatives at site levelCreate and maintain Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for all manufacturing linesPerform root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, and corrective action implementationEvaluate process capability and equipment capability (Cp, Cpk) across operationsImplement SPC, Gage R&R, and statistical tools to monitor and control process performanceLead Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and small group activities including contract manufacturersTrain and mentor teams on SGA, TPM, Lean principles, Six Sigma basicsDevelop and maintain manufacturing KPIs, MIS dashboards, and BI reports for leadershipSupport process automation, system enhancements, and Oracle based initiativesWork closely with Manufacturing & Packaging specialists to plan and implement improvements with quantified benefitsDrive cultural transformation toward continuous improvement and simplification of redundant processesEnsure sustenance by monitoring Control phase effectiveness

People & Team LeadershipLead and coach a CI team at site levelSet clear goals for self and team aligned with CI roadmapDelegate effectively and hold team accountable for outcomesMonitor productivity and provide ongoing feedback and coaching

What We're Looking ForEducationBachelor's degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / OperationsSix Sigma Green Belt (preferred)Core SkillsStrong analytical and problem solving skills using CI toolsHands on knowledge of Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, SPC, DMAICExperience with VSM, TIMWOODS waste analysis, KaizenStrong working knowledge of MS Office, Statistics tools, SPC software, OracleExcellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skillsHigh integrity with a passion for improvement and executionExperience7-10 years of experience driving CI initiatives at manufacturing/shop floor levelProven exposure to cultural change and CI transformationBackground in Pharma, Nutraceutical, Food, or FMCG manufacturing

Why This Role Is ExcitingHigh visibility role influencing plant performance and cultureOpportunity to work with global manufacturing teamsExposure to automation, advanced analytics, and system enhancementsHands on ownership from project launch to sustenanceReal impact on productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency

Interested?If you are passionate about Lean manufacturing, problem solving, and building a sustainable CI culture, this role offers a platform to make a measurable impact at scale. Apply now or share with CI professionals who are ready to lead from the shop floor.