Manager - Lean Program (India)

• Job offer expiration: 05/07/2025
• Type of work: Stationary
• Role: People Manager
• Location: Asia, India, Bengaluru

• Take initiatives which could be beneficial for KKI in terms of Cost savings, lead time reduction etc.
• Support in coaching & mentoring KKI management team on the Lean methods and processes.
• Actively participate and improve value for end customers in events conducted by support functions (Safety/ Quality/ Warehouse/ NPI/ Production/ Global Operations).
• Coaching and mentoring all levels of employees about living the KK culture with support of KK Leadership model.
• Develop strategy, action plans and direction on all Lean related topics at KK India with strong and clear link and alignment to global strategy.
• Implement & sustain global Lean principles, methods and tools for driving continuous improvement with customer focus.
• Train & educate employees at various levels including site leadership on Lean principles & techniques.
• Contribute to global Lean community in developing Lean systems, procedures & methods.
• Demonstrate Lean leadership by driving / coaching / mentoring various initiatives & Kaizen Events.
• Lead Lean implementation in KK India & KK Taiwan & any new facility setup within APAC region.
• Layout, Lean line design, training, material and information flow, etc.
• Drive problem solving and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Improve Lean assessment score.
  
  

• Drive Continuous improvement initiatives by motivating blue collars, rewards & recognition such as Lean coins, Gifts, Certificates etc.
• Live the talk!- Prepare and release Lean Newsletters as per business requirements.
• Support Global Operations and other support functions in coaching, mentoring & implementation of Lean methods/ new initiatives which improves business processes/ cost reduction.

Professional & Managerial Competencies:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified / Black Belt Trained (Preferred)
• Hands on experience in Lean trainings and Lean tools implementation, continuous improvement & problem solving skills.
• Developing strategies and execution from scratch level.
• Good analytical skills

Managerial competencies:

• Focus on developing employees at all levels.
• Encourage strategic thinking, innovation and action.
• Conflict management and managing blue collars union.
• Excellent co-ordination, moderation & event management skills.
• Change agent.

Personal Characteristics:

• Honesty & Integrity
• Excellent Communication
• Ability to Delegate
• Self-awareness
• Gratitude
• Influencer
• Learning Agility
• Empathy
• Courage
• Respect for individuals

Miscellaneous(Language, Travel etc):

• Languages: 1. English (Proficient), 2. Kannada (Local Language- preferred), 3. Hindi (Preferred)
• Travel: As per business requirements

At KK Wind Solutions, we offer you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across cultures in developing innovative greentech solutions. Founded on our long history as an industry pioneer and strong financial position, we are always looking for ways to improve our business and encourage new ideas and fresh perspectives. Combined with a flat hierarchical structure and a positive and informal working environment with a can-do attitude, this allows our employees to grow both personally and professionally.