Responsible for improving manufacturing processes, productivity, manpower utilization, line balancing, capacity planning, and operational efficiency. The role involves analyzing production data, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct time studies, method studies, and work measurement activities.
- Develop and maintain standard operating times and process standards.
- Perform line balancing and optimize manpower deployment.
- Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, and productivity losses.
- Prepare and maintain process flow charts, operation layouts, and work instructions.
- Monitor productivity, capacity utilization, cycle time, and efficiency KPIs.
- Support capacity planning and manpower planning for production requirements.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and waste reduction.
- Conduct root-cause analysis for productivity and process-related issues.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, PPC, and other departments.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and process improvement projects.
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly productivity and efficiency reports.
- Ensure implementation and sustainability of approved process improvements.
- Participate in continuous improvement and productivity enhancement projects.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–4 years of experience in manufacturing/production environments.
- Knowledge of Industrial Engineering tools and Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and data analysis.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
Preferred Skills
- Time & Motion Study
- Capacity Planning
- Manpower Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing
- 5S
- Value Stream Mapping
- OEE and Productivity Analysis
- Excel / PowerPoint
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or process-layout tools
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Labor productivity improvement
- Reduction in cycle time
- Capacity utilization
- Reduction in process losses and waste
- Number and impact of Kaizen/CI projects
- Cost savings achieved
- Adherence to standard operating times
Core Competencies
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication
- Planning and execution
Job role will involve following activities:
Method study
Time Study
Documentation of productivity norms
Manufacturing effectiveness
Lean Manufacturing
Template for subcontracting
PI calculations
MOST
- Method study
- Time Study
- Documentation of productivity norms
- Manufacturing effectiveness
- Lean Manufacturing
- Template for subcontracting
- PI calculations
Business Process/System Development –
- Business Process/System Development
- Make/Buy Decision
- Standard Operating procedures
- Powers of expenditure
- Policy guidelines
- Special assignments
MIS/Data analysis/Compliances –
- Capacity planning/analysis
- Manpower planning
- Monthly Mfg performance reports
- Service expenses analysis
- Daily TOR & SAP DPR reconciliation
- Report to external agencies (Statutory compliances)