Senior Manager - Industrial Engineering

Key Responsibilities :

1. Industrial Engineering & Productivity Improvement

- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production to improve efficiency.

- Conduct time and motion studies, define Standard Minute Values (SMVs), and optimize garment operations to improve line efficiency.

- Implement lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Just-in-Time (JIT) production methods.

- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.

2. Line Balancing & Workstation Optimization

- Ensure proper line balancing to minimize bottlenecks and maximize workflow efficiency.

- Design efficient production layouts and optimize workstation ergonomics to enhance operator productivity.

- Implement modular production systems where applicable to improve flexibility and responsiveness.

- Analyze operator skill levels and assign tasks based on efficiency and competency.

3. Capacity Planning & Cost Optimization

- Work closely with production planning teams to determine factory capacity and ensure accurate manpower allocation.

- Develop methods to reduce idle time, machine downtime, and non-value-added activities.

- Drive initiatives to reduce Cost Per Minute (CPM) and improve Garment Costing Accuracy.

- Optimize cut-to-ship ratio and reduce material wastage through effective process control.

4. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste (MUDA) and enhance operational efficiency.

- Implement Kaizen projects focused on process improvement and waste elimination.

- Analyze defects and reworks from an IE perspective and collaborate with quality teams to improve Right-First-Time (RFT) production.

- Conduct method improvements using industrial engineering tools such as MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique).

5. Team Development & Training

- Lead and mentor the Industrial Engineering team, ensuring they are equipped with the latest methodologies and best practices.

- Conduct training programs for operators and supervisors on productivity enhancement techniques.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Factory Efficiency (%) - Improvement in overall line efficiency.

- SAM Reduction (%) - Targeting a decrease in Standard Allowed Minutes.

- Production Target Achievement (%) - Ensuring timely delivery of production goals.

- Operator Productivity (pieces per operator per hour) - Optimizing individual efficiency.

- Cut-to-Ship Ratio (%) - Reducing fabric wastage and rework.

- Line Balancing Efficiency (%) - Improving workflow smoothness.

- Cost Per Minute (CPM) Reduction (%) - Driving cost-saving initiatives.