Continuous Improvement Consultant Full Time

Company Description

D&V Business Consulting (DVBC) is a strategic consultancy firm specializing in supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. The MSME sector is integral to India’s economy, contributing around 30% to GDP and employing half of the industrial workforce. Established in 2017, DVBC offers tailored solutions in HR, accounting, lead generation, sales, digital transformation, and more. The firm focuses on addressing critical challenges faced by MSMEs, including resource optimization, business growth, and achieving operational excellence.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Ahmedabad for an Opex Consultant. The role entails working closely with MSME clients to identify process inefficiencies, implement lean management strategies, and drive operational excellence. The consultant will provide hands-on coaching, offer tailored solutions, and guide businesses in adopting best practices. Responsibilities also include facilitating workshops, analyzing performance data, and developing strategies to achieve sustained efficiency and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Proven experience (5–7 years) in Lean Consulting, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement roles.

• Strong knowledge of Lean principles, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification preferred.

• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or service industries is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of current processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.

• Design and implement Lean strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps to achieve productivity, quality, and cost-reduction goals.

• Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and problem-solving workshops.

• Train, coach, and mentor employees and leaders in Lean tools and methodologies (5S, SMED, Kanban, Standard Work, etc.).

• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and sustain improvements.

• Support digital transformation initiatives by aligning Lean practices with technology solutions.

• Drive cultural change towards continuous improvement, engaging employees at all levels.

• Benchmark best practices and recommend industry-leading approaches for efficiency improvement.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate results to senior management.

• Collaborate with leadership to align Lean initiatives with organizational strategy and business objectives. • Implement and sustain 5S workplace organization practices across facilities.

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions for recurring issues.

• Support cross-functional teams in implementing Just-in-Time (JIT) and Kanban systems.

• Assist in redesigning workflows and layouts to optimize space, material flow, and labor efficiency

• Develop Lean training modules and deliver workshops to employees at all levels.

• Work with suppliers and partners to extend Lean principles across the supply chain.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards during Lean implementation.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through waste reduction, process automation, and resource optimization.

• Drive continuous benchmarking of processes against industry leaders to identify new opportunities.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking & business acumen.

• Change management expertise.

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

• Results-driven and process-oriented.

• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive

• Professional development and certification support.

• Opportunities for career growth and global exposure.