Labor Standards Specialist

Lean Solutions Group; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 36.000.000 - 60.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lean Solutions Group is seeking an Engineer with Lean Manufacturing experience to analyze and optimize manufacturing operations, focusing on time studies, labor standards, process analysis, and plant layout.

Join a team dedicated to reducing waste, improving productivity, and driving data-driven improvements across production lines.

Formación

• Engineering degree required, industrial engineering preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Lean Manufacturing or process improvement.
• Experience with time studies, labor measurement, and process mapping.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct time studies and labor analysis using observations and data.
• Analyze processes, workflows, and plant layouts to identify bottlenecks and waste.
• Develop and maintain labor standards and productivity metrics.
• Identify and implement Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen improvements.
• Perform process mapping and root-cause analysis.
• Evaluate staffing and labor requirements.
• Recommend changes to improve productivity and labor efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams to standardize best practices.

Conocimientos

Time studies

Labor analysis

Process mapping

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an Engineer with experience in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement to analyze and optimize manufacturing operations. The role focuses on time studies, labor standards, process analysis, workflow, and plant layout to improve productivity, efficiency, and labor utilization while reducing waste and costs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and labor analysis using observations, operational data, and videos.
• Analyze processes, workflows, and plant layouts to identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies.
• Develop and maintain labor standards and productivity metrics.
• Identify and implement improvements using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.
• Perform process mapping and root-cause analysis.
• Evaluate staffing and labor requirements.
• Recommend changes to improve productivity, cycle times, and labor efficiency.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to standardize best practices.

Requirements

• Engineering degree, preferably Industrial Engineering; Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, or Operations Engineering also considered.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of time studies, labor measurement, process mapping, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze processes and translate findings into measurable productivity improvements.