Assistant Manager Industrial Engineering

KOHLER India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KOHLER India is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for simulation-driven manufacturing optimization. You will lead DES projects, model with FlexSim, and collaborate across global teams to improve throughput and efficiency.

The role requires 8–12 years in IE with expertise in FlexSim/Plant Simulation, Lean methods, and data-driven decision making. You will mentor staff and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in Industrial Engineering and DES (FlexSim preferred).
• Proficiency in FlexSim / Plant Simulation or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, IE fundamentals, and process improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, and programming languages (C++, Python).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership with project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication with global teams.
• Reliable organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Project Management Skill
• Documentation skills, attention to details
• Self-starter, adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Optimize material flow using simulation software to improve throughput.
• Create AGV simulation models, optimize AGV routes and analyze congestion.
• Develop and validate DES models for layouts using FlexSim (preferred).
• Simulate production systems to identify bottlenecks and optimize resources.
• Analyze scenarios and recommend cost-effective, efficient solutions.
• Support capacity planning, line balancing, and layout optimization.
• Lead simulation projects from concept to delivery and mentor team.
• Promote and market IE simulation capabilities within the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align systems with goals.
• Build relationships with customers and plant teams.

Skills

FlexSim

Plant Simulation

Discrete Event Simulation

Lean Manufacturing

IE fundamentals

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Kaizen

SMED

Poka-Yoke

Power BI

SQL

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

FlexSim

Plant Simulation

Power BI

SQL

Python

C++

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.