About the role
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
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