Manager daily Management System

The primary objective of the role is to drive the implementation of the Lean Daily Management System across the network manufacturing sites. The role holder should engage in enhancing the DMS framework, and its deployment in line with the OE framework and Long range plan (LRP). Providing academic and hands-on support to the site OE leads for DMS deployment and maturation.

Key Stakeholders: Internal

The site leadership team, OE head, Central functions

Key Stakeholder: External

Vendors, Consulting firms

Reporting Structure:

The role directly reports to OE Head

Experience:

6 to 10 years of relevant experience in the area of Operational Excellence at any manufacturing location/Corporate/Consulting firm. Strong exposure to the deployment of Lean Production Systems/ Daily Management System/ Policy Deployment/Factory Operating Systems

Hands-on experience in leading & implementing Excellence Model & Daily Management Practices through teams in manufacturing sites (preferably Pharma), to bring cultural transformation and Lean mindset & behaviors. Should have driven projects/initiatives based on approaches i.e. Lean, ToC, Six Sigma, etc.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build a strong working relationship with all stakeholders
• Demonstrate high levels of Ownership & Accountability.
• Ability to organize the work, plan well and prioritize based on impact
• Action-oriented and results-driven.
• Analytical with strong command over MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Data Analytics, and Minitab
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts

Responsibilities:

• Should possess a good practical experience and knowledge of the DMS standards. Should be able to enhance the academics of the DMS standards i.e. Performance Management System, Problem Solving, Capability at Gemba, Leader Standard Work, Workplace Organization (5S), and Standard work processes.
• Provide on-site/remote assistance to the site OE leads and the teams, for smooth implementation of the DMS standards.
• Should partner with the site OE leads to facilitate the strategy deployment process effectively and efficiently. Should ensure the key burning issues of the sites are translated adequately through the PMS standard, across the tiers.
• Ensure the business and site imperatives/KPIs are achieved through the DMS program.
• Strategize and deliver the training events to enhance the capability of site OE resources and leaders on the DMS standards.
• Should be able to work with the OE Head to enhance the DMS maturity model. Coaching & guiding function teams on this. Partner with his OE Head in conducting the DMS maturity assessment of the sites.
• Conduct data analytics and diagnostics to identify improvement opportunities in processes. Drive the thematic improvement projects with DMS elements, to enhance Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and safety continuously.
• An expert in the use of Lean, ToC, and Six Sigma tools & methodology. Coach and guide the users on utilizing these tools appropriately to implement projects and drive problem-solving. Should be able to proactively identify obstacles and thus assist in managing the projects.
• Support the overall OE framework execution while partnering with the Focused improvement teams & Daily Management Teams. Drive improvements in the critical KPIs.
• Facilitate drafting and sharing of the MIS and participate in the OE governance model.
• Drive the digitalization of applicable DMS standards.