Head - Industrial Engineering - Manufacturing

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