Assistant Manager - Industrial Engineering

WE ARE HIRING: Assistant Manager Industrial Engineering

Function: Process Excellence

Location: Biyagama, Sri Lanka

Type: Full-Time

Purpose:

The Assistant Manager Industrial Engineering plays a strategic role in optimizing industrial processes and driving factory-wide productivity improvements. The role involves analyzing workflows, implementing efficiency and cost-saving initiatives, ensuring effective resource utilization, and leading a team to champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiency Improvement & Yamazumi Analysis
• Drive factory-wide Yamazumi analysis to identify process bottlenecks.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement targeted solutions for measurable efficiency gains.
• Guide the team in SMV development and validation.
• Incentive System Development & Management
• Develop, optimize, and continuously improve the plant-wide incentive system.
• Monitor implementation, ensure compliance, and address deviations promptly.
• Collaborate with HR and stakeholders for accurate and timely incentive disbursements.
• Time, Method & Production Study Leadership
• Oversee time, motion, and method studies across multiple VSMs.
• Ensure proper documentation and analysis (video, SMV sheets).
• Audit SMV accuracy regularly to maintain data integrity.
• Strategic Coordination
• Liaise with R&I and Technical teams to align on material specifications, consumption, and process feasibility.
• Analyze specification deviations and provide engineering-based solutions.
• Leadership in Method Engineering & Process Improvements
• Champion quick changeover techniques and critical path balancing.
• Lead lean manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and increase flexibility.
• Process Innovation & Capacity Optimization
• Evaluate and propose process innovations with ROI-based justifications.
• Implement process changes with clear metrics on productivity, cost savings, and waste reduction.
• Standards Deployment & Change Management
• Supervise the implementation of new methods and standards in collaboration with production leadership.
• Conduct necessary training and change management support.
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Team Development
• Align production efficiency and quality standards with VSM, QA, and planning teams.
• Mentor junior IEs and support their development.

Qualifications & Experience:

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or above), or Work Study is an advantage.

Professional Experience

• 4-5 years of relevant industrial experience in textile/garment manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and data visualization tools is preferred.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Proficiency in IE tools: Time and Motion Study, SMV Calculation, Yamazumi Analysis, and Line Balancing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent relationship-building and teamwork abilities.

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