Deputy Manager - Operational Excellence & Lean

BorgWarner Inc. • Chennai, India • Posted June 29, 2026

About the Role

Drive Operational Excellence initiatives by implementing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Continuous Improvement methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety performance. Lead cross-functional teams to build a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable operational performance.

Provide know-how and training to teams, support leadership and executive teams in developing OpEx strategies and promote a continuous improvement mindset along with waste elimination.

Utilize tools such as DMAIC, PDCA, process mapping, Lean, Quick Setup (SMED), Ishikawa, 5 Whys, brainstorming, and A3.

Promote a mindset of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement to build a high-performing and resilient manufacturing organization.


1. Lean & Continuous Improvement

+ Lead deployment of Lean tools (Kaizen, VSM, 5S, SMED, Poka-Yoke) Identify and eliminate waste across processes

+ Drive productivity improvements a...