Head – Process Improvement 5 views

Role and responsibilities of a Head of Process Improvement & Innovation:

• Develop and implement a process improvement and innovation roadmap aligned with corporate strategy.
• Act as a change agent, embedding continuous improvement and innovation into the company culture.
• Identify process inefficiencies, redundancies, and bottlenecks across manufacturing facilities.
• Standardize processes across business units for scalability and consistency.
• Drive continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing practices. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TQM to optimize processes.
• Scout and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and practices relevant to the business.
• Pilot and implement innovative solutions (automation, AI, digital platforms, new business models).
• Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation across subsidiaries.
• Lead large-scale transformation initiatives that combine process redesign with innovation adoption.
• Oversee project execution: planning, budgeting, stakeholder alignment, and delivery.
• Ensure measurable ROI and sustainable impact from transformation projects.
• Drive organizational change by engaging stakeholders and securing buy-in.
• Develop communication and training programs to support new processes and innovations.
• Define KPIs for both process improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Track efficiency gains, cost savings, customer satisfaction, and innovation outcomes.
• Report progress and impact to senior leadership and the Board.
• Partner with external stakeholders (consultants, technology providers, industry forums) to bring in fresh ideas.

Engineering + MBA; Lean Six Sigma
Experience=12-15yrs