Manager-Industrial Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Industrial Engineering (IE) team to achieve plant efficiency targets.
• Analyze production processes, workflows, and layouts to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices, time studies, and work measurement techniques.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), line balancing, and process documentation.
• Define manpower planning and capacity requirements based on production forecasts.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives by identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities.
• Coordinate with design, quality, production, and maintenance teams to improve product manufacturability.
• Monitor KPIs like productivity, efficiency, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and cycle time.
• Lead automation and digitization projects within the manufacturing unit.
• Conduct training sessions for shop-floor staff on IE tools and lean techniques.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and other IE tools.
• Proficiency in time and motion study, method study, and layout optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and industrial engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, MOST, Work-Factor, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and team management abilities.