GEM , QMS and Digitization Leader

Job Summary:

Accountable to-
Drive GEM (Garrett Excellence Model) Process establishment & maturity in the Plant in liason with Plant Leadership Team
Establish Digitization Process in the Plant inline with Global initiaves & with Industry 4.0 vision (in cooridnation with Global Digitization team)
Lead Improvement initiatives to achieve Operational Excellence by ensuring GEM maturity towards Diamond Status & implementing Best in class practices RCCA Kaizen culture 5S
Ensure Pune Plants Quality Management System is implement and being maintained in compliance with ISO 9001 IATF 16949 Customer Specific requirements and Regulatory requirements along with implementation of Quality Policy-Objectives Procedures & Effective audit management system.

Key Job Responsibilities:

GEM - Strategic Deployment Plan & Business Objectives

Lead to develop & effectively deploy Plant level X matrix along with Plant Leadership team inline with Global ISC X Matrix & AOP Goals
Work with Plant Manager for SDP deployment & achieving Plant level goals
Lead Strategic improvement projects based on business / functional needs
Work with Plant Leadership for TTI mapping & to ensure achievement of Plant Objectives through effective driving of A3 & TKE Opex Projects at Plant level with support of Project leaders
Lead the Plant GEM Steering Team which sets the Strategic plan and monitors the overall progress of the site aligning and linking GEM with Plant performance and priorities
Lead Plants Global GEM assessments Support plant functions & Co-ordinate with Global GEM team
Sustain & Improve GEA Maturity Score through Quarterly assessment of GEM Maturity
Ensure Horizontal deployment of Best practices Corrective actions Kaizen events in Plant in Co-ordination with Global GEM Team & using eCAMS portal
Lead along with SCM Plant level End to End VSM/VSD & enable Plant Detailed / Module line level deployment
Lead along with Production Manager Plant level Detailed VSM/VSD & enable Plant Detailed / Module line level deployment
Mentoring 2nd level champions on deployment of GEM tool pack e.g. Kaizen events Skill map tool RCCA etc
Optimize & deploy Plant level MOS & support functional MOS development
Teach and support the Problem Solving Continuous improvement Process & establish this culture within the Plant by driving deep thinking Problem Solving & Kaizen on the main areas of impact for the SQDCI metrics

Digitization at Site

Lead Plant Digitization projects in co-ordination with Global Digitization leader Track progress & update at India and Global ISC level
Establish Automated Reporting (Dashboards) at Plant level in Co-ordination with Global digitization Team
Digitization projects- Plant level and gap analysis w.r.t. Global Process / Standard
Map Plant level Process flows in Co-ordination with respective functions Global digitization Team and align the standardization
Co-ordinate with Global digitization Team to ensure improvement in the GEM tool pack
Ensure implementation of MHS standardization MHS adherence to facilitate data accuracy in Co-ordination with IT Team
Serve as Change Agent with the Plant Leadership Team and Plant employees to manage Changes systematically engaging all stakeholders

GEM - Functional & Operations Excellence

Coach and mentor Plant Leadership Team GEM Steering committee and all employees about GEM principles
Enable Plant OPEX & CAPEX improvement strategies identification & implementation
Drive connectivity with Human Resources Organizational development (OD) and the Plant Leadership Team to gauge cultural transformation
Lead GEM Competency development Coach Mentors GEM element Champions & Coordinate GEM mandatory trainings on annual basis
Lead Visual Factory 5S VM & TAM effectiveness Layout Standardization
Drive Kaizen Culture (Kaizen Events Individual kaizen Performance SQDCI impact) Conduct Cross Functional workshop to address systemic issues
Effective deployment of LSWs in all ISC functions at Plant level & enable Cross functional MOS effectiveness
TAM Standard Work deployment & adherence
Drive Best Kaizens Management at Plant level (Co-ordination with 2nd level Champions)
Continuously challenge conventional business as usual thinking

Quality Management System

Ensure development and implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) inline with Garrett global standards to comply ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 latest standards Customer Specific Requirements & Regulatory requirements applicable for Product quality.
Ensure effective QMS & HSE document management using digitized platforms communication including HSE Maturity assessment support.
Ensure effective Customer specific requirements implementation through gap assessment & action implementation with involvement of appropriate CFT members.
Ensure effective Management review meetings and planned and executed
Ensure successful planning and execution of all Internal and External System audits at Pune Plant inline with CSR and IATF 16949 standard & GEM requirements
Accountable for successful Plant Certification Recertification & Surveillance audits for ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 with No major NC.
Ensure effective development & maintenance of Qualified Internal Auditors
Ensure Plant level Competence gap assessment adherence to Training calendar and competence development
Ensure development of 2nd Level Champions (Competence) in all the Functions at Plant level
Ensure effective implementation of Change Management Process Development of RCCA & kaizen Culture development with support & guidance to team
Ensure Continuous improvement through Corporate learning NCs Corrective actions & Lessons learnt (across plants and global functions) implementation at plant

Education / Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or above in Engineering or equivalent
Master degree is an advantage
Qualified Internal Auditor for IATF 16949
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Black Belt or Lean Expert will be a plus
Stellantis Training qualifications will be advantage

Experience:

18 Years of relevant experience in Business Excellence & Quality Management
Experience of managing Certification audits at Site
Experience of Co-ordinating with Team Functions and Global counterparts (Remote locations Corp Office)

Key Skills and Knowledge:

SWOT Analysis Process Mapping (Logical Flow Map) Problem solving Skills & 8D 4 Blocker Analysis
Business imperative analysis Plant level annual Baseline Process & Strategic deployment Process (SDP)
Leadership Skill in Managing Organization level projects including A3 Opex and TKE Projects
Digitization projects Management in Co-oridnation with Global IT Team
VSM-VSD (Value Stream mapping) SAP MHS & Office 365 tools Change Managements Built in Quality Pull System
Plant level & Functional MOS development Knowledge of COPQ & COPP
Knowledge of IATF Core tools and experience if handling IATF CARA Portal Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Kaizen culture including Transformational Kaizen events Lean Principles- waste identification (Muri Muda Mura)
Financial Acumen Opex and Capex Business case preparation IATF 16949 Knowledge & QMS Requirement
Value creation with data e.g. data Visualizations impacts and data consumption journey in shop floor
Ability to lead and motivate a team Influencing without authority
Strong decision-making and Problem-Solving Skills
Transition & Onboarding Process Standard Work (SW) Organizational Capability Development (OCD)