Senior Manager - Business Excellence

About Business

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O&M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Wind Turbine Generator (WTG): Adani Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of high-performance wind turbine systems. With a commitment to sustainability, Adani WTGs deliver efficient and reliable energy solutions, contributing to clean power generation across global markets.

Job Purpose

Executive - System & Business Excellence supports the implementation of business excellence initiatives in wind turbine manufacturing, focusing on process improvement, compliance with ISO standards, and alignment with best practices. The role assists in maintaining ISO certifications, applies the Malcolm Baldrige and EFQM frameworks, contributes to risk management efforts, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement through employee engagement and training. Additionally, the role coordinates with the Head Office and other departments to ensure consistent application and reporting of business excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support for Operational Excellence Initiatives

• Assist in implementing operational excellence initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma projects and Kaizen events, to improve productivity and quality in WTG manufacturing.
• Work with the Head - System & Business Excellence and plant-based BE Leads to ensure effective coordination of business excellence activities.

• Utilize Business Process Management (BPM) tools to map, analyze, and improve processes, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and alignment with best practices.
• Support the development and maintenance of process documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for relevant stakeholders.

• Assist in maintaining compliance with ISO standards relevant to WTG manufacturing, supporting the preparation and execution of internal and external audits.
• Identify areas for improvement in current processes and systems, ensuring ISO certification requirements are met and sustained.

• Support the application of the Malcolm Baldrige and EFQM frameworks to guide business excellence initiatives, aligning with industry best practices.
• Assist in benchmarking company performance against industry standards and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Contribute to risk management initiatives, assisting in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks in WTG manufacturing.
• Support the development and implementation of knowledge management systems to effectively capture and share best practices.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employee participation in process improvement activities, such as Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Facilitate training sessions on business excellence methodologies, ensuring employee engagement and contribution to continuous improvement efforts.

• Coordinate with the Head Office and other departments to ensure consistent application of business excellence initiatives and regular progress reporting to senior management.
• Prepare and present reports on business excellence initiatives, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.

• Use strong communication and presentation skills to convey the goals, progress, and outcomes of business excellence initiatives to various stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on business excellence methodologies and tools, ensuring stakeholder engagement in the continuous improvement process.

• Head - System & Business Excellence
• Head - COO Office
• Executive - Business Information (COO Office)

• External Quality Auditors
• Industry Standard Bodies
• Consultants for Process Improvement

Educational Background

• Bachelors degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in business excellence, process improvement, or quality management, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ISO standards, process management tools, continuous improvement practices, and employee engagement in quality initiatives.