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Site Lean Lead

CompanySmiths Group
LocationBengaluru
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 15, 2026
About The Company
As a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies, every minute of every day Smiths Detection's technologies and people make the world a safer place. Our experience and history across more than 70 years at the frontline, enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics. For more information visit www.smithsdetection.com At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website or LinkedIn.
About the Role

Company Description

When you work for John Crane, you join a community driven by pioneering spirit and a legacy of innovation. Our engineered solutions drive reliability, uptime and energy efficiency, empowering the world’s largest energy service providers to achieve sustainability goals that shape the future of our world. If you’re ready to accelerate the new energy transition through technology leadership, innovative solutions and service excellence, you'll fit right in.

Job Description

Key Activities: 

  • Training and Coaching people in Kaizen concepts
  • Conduct data analysis to assess current processes and measure performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with teams to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
  • Monitor and report on the progress of improvement projects.
  • Identify and prioritize improvement projects based on business goals.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with various departments/ functions for implementation of lean concepts and excellence initiatives.

Key Accountabilities: 

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
  • Ensure SE targets are achieved Y-O-Y .
  • Monitor and report on the progress of improvement projects cross the site.
  • KPI’s are monitored month on month and initiate actions to improve the plant performance through SE projects.
  • Participating in Tier Meetings and work with department managers  to make it more effective.
     

Qualifications

  • BE/B Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Production 
  • Minimum 10 years in machine Shop experience with significant proven experience in change Management through Continuous improvement. 
  • Understanding of SAP 
  • Must possess excellent inter-personal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members. 
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills 
  • Excellent organizational and follow-up skills 
  • Competent in problem solving, team building, coaching and decision making.
     

Additional Information

  • Work in General / Evening Shift.
  • Able to establish work life balance without impacting objectives.
  • Learn the product and plan self workload & activities.
  • Comply to ISO & SES guidelines.
  • Preferred Green Belt Certification.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities will vary based upon company needs.
  • Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company’s goals!
  • Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook
  • Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
  • Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

  • Grade: 12
  • Employee Group: Permanent
  • Global Region: Asia Pacific
  • Key Skills
    KaizenData analysisProcess improvementChange managementSAPInter-personal skillsCross-functional collaborationProblem solvingTeam buildingCoachingDecision makingContinuous improvementPerformance metricsWorkflow optimizationProject managementLean manufacturing
    Categories
    ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipEngineeringEnergyEnvironmental & Sustainability
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Site Lean Lead is responsible for training and coaching staff in Kaizen concepts while collaborating with teams to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies. They will monitor and report on improvement projects to ensure site-wide performance targets and continuous improvement goals are achieved.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    10+
    💼Company Size
    3353
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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