Factory Resetting & Channel Lead

About the Role Factory Resetting & Channel Lead will lead and drive end-to-end channel performance by integrating resetting excellence with lean manufacturing across multiple production lines. The role focuses on enabling high‑mix flexible production, improving changeover efficiency, throughput and cost competitiveness, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and Industry 4.0–driven smart manufacturing. What You'll Do

• Drive end-to-end channel performance across multiple manufacturing lines ensuring alignment with major KPI’s
• Own overall business performance of assigned channels including throughput, cost, quality, and delivery reliability
• Lead shift operations, production planning execution, and manpower deployment across channels
• Ensure adherence to production schedules
• Monitor and improve OEE across all machines and processes
• Lead resetting and changeover excellence by improving reset-per-hour efficiency
• Deploy SMED to minimize setup and changeover losses
• Standardize resetting and presetting practices across all channels
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement
• Conduct structured loss analysis and problem solving using RCA and 5 Why
• Implement value stream optimization and line balancing
• Drive Daily Management Systems and reviews
• Ensure machine reliability through TPM
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Monitor machine condition and reduce breakdown losses
• Improve asset utilization and operational availability
• Drive cost optimization initiatives including tooling and manpower efficiency
• Improve SLR and overall production efficiency
• Lead productivity improvement and automation projects
• Enable Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing practices
• Lead cross-functional teams across channels
• Drive skill matrix development and multi-skilling
• Provide coaching and training for teams
• Build ownership culture and develop future leaders
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and audit compliance
• Drive zero defect, zero breakdown and zero accident culture
• Implement layered process audits and quality at source
• Ensure EHS compliance What We're Looking For
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Resetting Excellence (SMED)
• Strong multi-channel operations management and value stream optimization capability
• Proven problem-solving and execution excellence using RCA, A3, and structured methodologies
• Strong people leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Knowledge of Hard Turning, Grinding & Super Finishing Operations is must
• Candidate Profile: Graduate mechanical engineer with 8 to 15 years of experience, from Engineering/ Automotive industry. Nice to Have
• Experience with Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing practices Compensation & Benefits
• Salary not disclosed