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Continuous Improvement Specialist in Bangalore, भारत

ABB

  • On-siteWork from the office
  • Full-timeStandard weekly hours

Bangalore, भारत

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:
Continuous Improvement Manager

What we believe in

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the deployment of the continuous improvement strategy for a local organizational unit, including promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Each day, you will mentor and coach teams to reach operational excellence and deliver improved results. You will also showcase your knowledge by deploying and leading projects to improve and sustain local business performance.

The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite

The role will support for the ABB India Ltd for Electrification, Smart Building Business to be based at Nelamangala, Bangalore India.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Support Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement - Understand business objectives, identify improvement opportunities, and lead initiatives that improve productivity, quality, cost, and operational efficiency.
  • Run Lean Transformation Projects - Execute improvement projects from small-scale process enhancements to large transformation initiatives using structured problem-solving and Lean methodologies.
  • Process Optimization & Kaizen - Conduct Value Stream Mapping (VSM), identify bottlenecks, improve workflow and line balancing, and facilitate Kaizen activities to build a continuous improvement culture.
  • Training & Capability Development - Deliver Lean training, coaching, and workshops to enable teams to professionally identify, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Performance & Savings Management - Use data-driven analysis to improve productivity, track operational KPIs, identify root causes, and deliver measurable Operational Excellence (OpEx) savings and sustainable performance improvements.

Qualifications for the role:

  • Degree/Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, with 5-8 years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Practical experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, process development, productivity improvement, and process optimization.
  • Solid practical knowledge of Lean and problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, A3, PDCA, DMAIC, Kaizen, VSM, Kanban, and Process Chain Analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience working with suppliers, automation partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver automation, productivity, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Effective project management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional projects, workshops, problem-solving activities, and improvement initiatives from concept to implementation.
  • Effective communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across organizational levels.
  • Professional focus on Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma, with a history of delivering measurable business results; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is preferred.

More about us:

ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division's highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers' carbon reduction strategies.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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