Leads industrial engineering and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include time and motion studies, line balancing, capacity optimization, plant layout, manpower utilization, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. The role manages IE teams, analyzes operational KPIs, improves throughput and cycle times, reduces waste, and presents improvement plans to plant and operations leadership.
Role Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Industrial Engineering Head to drive productivity improvement, process optimization, and cost efficiency across manufacturing operations. The role will focus on enhancing operational
performance through time & motion studies, line balancing, capacity
optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Productivity & Efficiency Improvement
- Drive
initiatives to improve plant productivity and operational efficiency
- Identify
and eliminate bottlenecks, idle time, and process inefficiencies
- Improve manpower utilization and output per resource
2. Time & Motion Study
- Conduct time studies and work measurement across production lines
- Establish
and maintain standard operating times (SOPs)
- Benchmark
productivity standards and track adherence
3. Line Balancing & Capacity Optimization
- Perform line balancing to ensure optimal workflow
- Optimize machine and manpower allocation
- Improve throughput and reduce cycle time
4. Process Improvement & Lean Initiatives
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices
- Drive
continuous improvement projects focused on:
- Waste
reduction
- Cycle
time improvement
- Cost
optimization
5. Plant Layout & Work Design
- Design
and improve plant layout for better material flow
- Optimize
workstation design for ergonomics and efficiency
- Reduce
material movement and handling time
6. Cost Optimization
- Identify
opportunities for cost reduction in operations
- Support
management in improving overall plant profitability
7. Data Analysis & Reporting
- Track
key metrics like:
- Productivity
- Efficiency
- Cycle
time
Present insights and improvement plan to
leadership
Requirements
Key KRAs / KPIs
- Productivity
improvement (%)
- Reduction
in cycle time
- Line
efficiency
- Cost
savings achieved
- Manpower
efficiency
- Reduction
in wastage
Team Structure
- Reports
to: Plant Head / Operations Head
- Team: IE Managers, Industrial Engineers, Analysts
Candidate Profile
Education
- B.E./B.Tech
in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering
- Certification
in Lean / Six Sigma (preferred)
Experience
- 12–18
years in manufacturing
- Strong
exposure to appliance / consumer durable / engineering industries
Skills & Competencies
- Strong
expertise in:
- Time
& motion study
- Line
balancing
- Process
optimization
- Hands-on
experience in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability
to drive cross-functional improvement initiatives
Preferred Background
- Candidates
from high-volume manufacturing environments
Experience in multi-product / assembly line
setups
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