Job Description

Full time
Manager- Continuous Improvement
India, Patalganga 8 days ago
Job category
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Experience level
Intermediate
Relocation available
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
No travel is expected with this role
Job code
RQ103748

Are you ready to join a team that's driving the future of lubricants & beyond and setting new industry standards? Discover how our diverse and passionate people at Castrol are shaping the industry - and how you can be part of this journey.
We're seeking versatile experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your outstanding perspective, collaborative spirit, and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive organization.
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Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and part of the bp Group, one of the world's largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, relentless innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.
At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of championing top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.
We are currently looking for Manager - Continuous Improvement based at Paharpur Plant with details mentioned below.
Let me tell you about the role!
The CI Manager works very closely with the plant leadership team and other stakeholders. The incumbent is responsible for all activities relating to the continuous improvement of the plant, specifically:
1. Drives the manufacturing excellence agenda of the plant and applies Continuous Improvement to quantitatively and qualitatively improve the safety, service, quality and costs position of the site.
2. Trains and coaches the organization and implement continuous improvement activities.
3. Leading the Plant Standardization and continual Improvement through Kaizen, 5S and other Lean approaches.
4. Continuously drives the lean manufacturing agenda and reduces waste and drives productivity. Be the in-plant expert concerning continuous improvement methods and support other leadership team members in their application.
5. Keep yourself updated on new tools/ techniques in the manufacturing domain and look for possible opportunities to implement them on the shopfloor.
6. Network with other CI experts in the network and plants to transfer best practices - can be external as well. Actively participate in development and exchange of best practices within the India PU as well as.
What you will deliver
1. Lead the MAX- Manufacturing excellence program in the plant.
2. Lead the KPI management system of the plant, including ownership for running monthly steering committee.
3. Leads and executes the yearly in-depth plant Loss Analysis followed by an update of the plant loss funnel (recoverable losses and losses vs. ideal state) and plant MAX master plan.
4. Identify, initiate and lead projects related predominantly to the 5 MAX pillars: Improve capacity utilization (e.g. OEE), productivity, process and maintenance optimization plus Carbon.
5. Establish, maintain and improve a performance management system for the plant, from high level view down to shop floor level Support the other team members in running daily or weekly performance review sessions.
6. Drive the implementation of needed changes to position the plant for future challenges and to achieve the Vision/Mission of the plant.
7. Actively drives the plant culture towards MAX mindset, ownership and capability building of all employees. Special focus is on coaching/training of CI-Engineers, shift and team-leaders.
What will make you successful
At least 10 years' experience in manufacturing and leading/ working in world class manufacturing techniques. Good knowledge of project management, planning, co-ordination and should be able to work well under pressure and with competing priorities. This position requires good people management, leadership and influencing skills. Experience in communicating and interfacing with all levels of the organization Demonstrate ability to manage multiple activities concurrently and developing process enhancing strategies Ideally a digital expert or keen to grow and take ownership within this space. Experience in using and taking full advantage of appropriate manufacturing excellence tools. Certification like six sigma/ PMP/ Lean management will be added advantage
You will work with
Internal: Plant Manager, Site leadership Team, Central and Global Manufacturing Excellence Team, Plant executives and workmen
External: Training and certification agencies
Culture
bp believes in creating a culture that allows you to live our purpose, play to win while caring for others - and there is a huge focus on diversity equity and inclusion. We are a very open and respectful organization, where there is a lot of respect given to listening to all perspectives and hence people are encouraged to speak up, contribute at all levels irrespective of level or department.
The marketing team is a bunch of young and passionate individuals from varied backgrounds, and we thrive on being able to learn from each other as well as a lot of external orientation from the best in the industry. we deeply value partnerships especially with our sales colleagues and strongly believe in the power of unleashing one team to be able to break barriers, challenge status quo and create new achievements.
Why join our team?
We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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