Industrial Engineer

Responsible for improving manufacturing processes, productivity, manpower utilization, line balancing, capacity planning, and operational efficiency. The role involves analyzing production data, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies, method studies, and work measurement activities.
• Develop and maintain standard operating times and process standards.
• Perform line balancing and optimize manpower deployment.
• Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, and productivity losses.
• Prepare and maintain process flow charts, operation layouts, and work instructions.
• Monitor productivity, capacity utilization, cycle time, and efficiency KPIs.
• Support capacity planning and manpower planning for production requirements.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and waste reduction.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for productivity and process-related issues.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, PPC, and other departments.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process improvement projects.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly productivity and efficiency reports.
• Ensure implementation and sustainability of approved process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement and productivity enhancement projects.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in manufacturing/production environments.
• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering tools and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and data analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Skills

• Time & Motion Study
• Line Balancing
• Capacity Planning
• Manpower Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen / Continuous Improvement
• 5S
• Value Stream Mapping
• OEE and Productivity Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• Excel / PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or process-layout tools

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Labor productivity improvement
• Reduction in cycle time
• Line efficiency
• Manpower utilization
• Capacity utilization
• Reduction in process losses and waste
• Number and impact of Kaizen/CI projects
• Cost savings achieved
• Adherence to standard operating times

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Process improvement mindset
• Problem solving
• Data-driven decision making
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication
• Planning and execution
• Attention to detail

Job role will involve following activities:

Method study

Fixation production norms

Time Study

Documentation of productivity norms

Manufacturing effectiveness

Plant & Equipment Layout

Office layout

Manpower Studies

Lean Manufacturing

Template for subcontracting

Vendor development

PI calculations

Process audit

MOST

Industrial Engineering –

1. Method study
2. Fixation production norms
3. Time Study
4. Documentation of productivity norms
5. Manufacturing effectiveness
6. Plant & Equipment Layout
7. Office layout
8. Manpower Studies
9. Lean Manufacturing
10. Template for subcontracting
11. Vendor development
12. PI calculations
13. Process audit

Business Process/System Development –

1. Business Process/System Development
2. Make/Buy Decision
3. Cost effectiveness
4. Office automation
5. Standard Operating procedures
6. Powers of expenditure
7. Policy guidelines
8. Special assignments

MIS/Data analysis/Compliances –

1. MIS – Business Intelligence
2. Capacity planning/analysis
3. Manpower planning
4. Best practices/Benchmarking
5. Monthly Mfg performance reports
6. Service expenses analysis
7. Daily TOR & SAP DPR reconciliation
8. System audit
9. Transaction audit
10. Report to external agencies (Statutory compliances)
11. Form design & control
12. Record management