National Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Location: Rajpura

Lead and manage the implementation of the Bunge Production System (BPS) and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives at the Rajpura plant. Drive operational excellence through structured methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities   BPS & CI Implementation:
Coordinate and deploy Bunge Production System (BPS) pillars across departments.
Directly lead the Continuous Improvement (CI) pillar including 5S, Kaizen, RCA, SMED, Visual Management, Error Proofing, and Strategy Deployment.
Operational Support:
Assist functional departments in adopting Bunge Operational Systems and meeting KPI targets.
Facilitate deployment of global programs across production, utilities, safety, quality, and warehousing.
Project Management & Improvement Initiatives:
Lead focused CI projects in areas such as energy optimization, yield improvement, and cost efficiency.
Conduct regular audits to ensure alignment with global operational standards and compliance.
Employee Engagement & Training:
Conduct training sessions to build internal capabilities on BPS, CI tools, and operational excellence.
Foster a culture of ownership through CI engagement platforms and reward/recognition programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with various departments for plant-wide excellence and collaborative improvement initiatives.
Support TPM initiatives and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
Monitoring & Reporting:
Generate periodic reports and presentations on CI project progress, KPIs, and audit findings.
Analyze performance trends using data-driven insights and recommend corrective actions.
Key Competencies & Skills   Initiative & Execution Excellence
Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Communication & Presentation Skills
Mentoring & Interpersonal Skills
Project Management & Budget Handling
Hands-on

Experience with MS Office and Minitab/statistical tools
Preferred Background   Experience working in FMCG or food manufacturing environments
Hands-on implementation of a global production system in a multinational setup
Proven track record in CI projects delivering measurable results
Exposure to TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma frameworks
Working Conditions & Interfaces   Internal Contacts:
Plant Operators, Line Supervisors, Functional Heads
External Contacts:
Global/Regional CI Experts, Consultants (as applicable)
Travel:
Occasional travel for training or audits may be required