Industrial Engineering Head

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