Assistant Manager Industrial Engineering

KOHLER India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KOHLER India is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer focused on DES simulation, with extensive exposure to FlexSim and related tools. You will optimize material flow, model AGV operations, and validate layouts for multiple product lines across locations.

The role demands strong leadership, project management, and the ability to translate simulation results into actionable business insights. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for digital integration and continuous

Qualifications

• Education in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8-12 years of Industrial Engineering & DES experience.
• Proficiency in FlexSim or Plant Simulation.
• Knowledge of Lean & IE fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Extensively work on optimizing material flow using simulation software.
• Create AGV simulation models and optimize routes.
• Develop and validate DES models for layouts using FlexSim or equivalent tools.
• Simulate production systems to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Analyze scenarios and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Support capacity planning, line balancing, and layout optimization.
• Interpret results and present business insights to stakeholders.
• Lead multiple simulation projects across locations and deliver on time.
• Train team members on FlexSim and simulation best practices.
• Promote IE simulation capabilities within the organization.

Skills

Discrete Event Simulation

FlexSim

Lean Manufacturing

Power BI

SQL

Python

C++

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Industrial/Mechanical Eng

Tools

FlexSim

Plant Simulation

Job description

• Primary responsibility will be to extensively work on optimizing material flow using bluebotics simulation software.
• Creating AGV simulation models, optimizing AGV routes, identifying number of AGVs required and analyzing traffic congestion.
• Understand manufacturing process of various product lines and Develop and validate Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models for current and future manufacturing layouts using FlexSim (preferred) or equivalent tools.
• Simulate and evaluate production systems to identify bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and enhance throughput and efficiency.
• Analyze different manufacturing scenarios and recommend the most cost-effective and efficient solutions.
• Support capacity planning, line balancing, and layout optimization for both existing and expansion projects.
• Interpret the result and present the findings as business insights
• Create alternate options in process to improve process output
• This position will be responsible for providing solutions and in the manufacturing/industrial engineering sector for different business units of Kohler Co.
• Additional focus would also be managing multiple projects for multiple Kohler locations and executing them on time and delivering them to customers
• Apply core IE methodologies such as Cycle Time Analysis, MTM, Ergonomics, and Value Stream Mapping to drive process improvements.
• Utilize Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, Poka-Yoke, etc.) to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design optimized manufacturing systems aligned with productivity and quality goals.
• Lead simulation projects from concept to delivery, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely execution
• Train and mentor new team members on FlexSim and simulation best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and plant teams to understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
• Promote and market IE simulation capabilities within the organization to expand adoption and business impact.

Data Analytics & Digital Integration

• Integrate simulation outputs with Power BI dashboards for performance visualization and decision-making.
• Work with Python, SQL, C++ and other object-oriented programming languages to customize simulation models and develop analytical tools.
• Collaborate with smart factory and automation teams for digital integration and data-driven optimization.
• Understanding of emulation model in FlexSim/ Plantsim would be the plus.

What we are looking for from your experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 8–12 years of experience in Industrial Engineering and Discrete Event Simulation (FlexSim preferred).
• Proficiency in FlexSim / Plant Simulation or equivalent simulation software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, IE fundamentals, and process improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, and programming languages (C++, Python, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership qualities with experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across global teams.
• Reliable organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet defined deadlines.
• Project Management Skill
• Documentation skills, attention to details
• Self-starter, adaptable to change, and demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.