Ajay Johnson

About Ajay Johnson

Dynamic Specialist in Organization Development with a proven track record in implementing manufacturing excellence techniques, including Lean manufacturing, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Skill Mapping, 7 QC tools, Production Planning, Kanban, and SMED. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I specialize in driving process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives tailored for the automotive industry. With hands-on experience in diverse projects spanning various industries and states, I excel in facilitating clients to adopt and integrate industrial best practices into their operations. Proficient in ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality management systems, I bring extensive expertise in documentation and compliance. Equipped with a passion for delivering impactful results, I am eager to tackle projects that offer both valuable practical experience and opportunities for client management engagement.

Experience

1. Process Excellence Manager

   Giesecke+Devrient

   Apr 2025 — Present

   The primary goal of the Process Excellence role is to spread a Lean culture and attitude throughout the company. All the departments that directly or indirectly support production are secondary area that needs development, so make sure they are following the company\'s procedures and regulatory standards. To ensure employee participation & motivation in continuous improvement, the organization of the Kaizen Programme, and the success of the events, an internal process audit must also be taken care of. Last but not least, leading numerous cross-functional lean initiatives in various departments and providing the team with Lean tool training.

Education

• Manipal University Jaipur

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Manufacturing Engineering

  2015 — 2017

• CSI College of Engineering, Ooty

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2010 — 2014