Engineer - Continuous Improvement Cell, Pithampur, ACG Capsules

Strategic and planning

Support the Plant in execution of CI strategy

Participate in yearly Improvement area Identification exercise, make a list of them and execute the projects as per the agreed upon plan

Functional
Core

Execute the CI initiatives and measure effectiveness vis-a-vis the envisaged project outcome
Execute the project plans along with project leaders for all identified CI projects in the plant
Analyse project data using lean six sigma tools through Minitab and conduct observation studies/trials in every project
Coordinate with Project Leaders for action plans & Engineering solutions for project delivery (for every CI project at the plant)
Monitor and communicate project status, team attendance, periodically to the Plant CIC team & Project team
Provide Documentation support to the project teams
Support in execution of Technical Training Calendar
Facilitate implementation of Kaizen Mechanisms to drive small improvements across the plant
Execute observation studies/trials along with Plant team using systemic tools
Creation of training modules for various CI and Technical Trainings
Implement Visual Management practices in shop floor along with HODs
Conduct 5 S audits with HOD production and circulate reports.
Facilitate Small Group Activity teams / Quality Circle Teams for Problem Solving

 
Internal process

Escalate delays and non-compliances to CI Manager and HODs
Creation of Projects Dashboard for CI Manager’s Review
Execute the projects on potential areas of improvements and track the implementation of the same.
Prepare and share the implementation status of Kaizen and group activity with CI Manager

People development

Train the identified associates by respective process owners for various initiatives
Train the people for CI practices
Support in execution of Quarterly Kaizen Events, yearly Six Sigma Project competitions for associates.

Key Result Areas

No. of Continuous Improvement Projects completed vs planned (*provided this is reflected in the respective JD of Plant Head & Function Head)
No of processes standardized through various CI projects
No. of Kaizen Projects Completed vs planned
No. of People Trained as per the training calendar against actual
GEMBA Walks Improvements Planned vs Actuals
5-S Implementation Audits

Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

External Interfaces

Manufacturing
Quality
Engineering
Post Manufacturing
HR
Plant SCM
Plant Finance
Central CIC

Project Steering Committee Stake Holders
External Consultants
External Vendors