Industrial Engineering Manager

Compart Systems Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compart Systems Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead productivity, efficiency and cost-improvement initiatives across our manufacturing operations.

You will manage a team of industrial engineers and technicians, driving operational excellence through Lean principles, data analysis and cross-functional projects. Responsibilities include line balancing, capacity planning, time and motion studies, KPI reporting (OEE, productivity) and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing industrial engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineers and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong knowledge of time studies, motion studies and line balancing.
• Proficiency with Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED) and waste elimination.
• Analytical skills for forecasting, trend analysis and ROI.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; Power BI/ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and IE methodologies.
• Analyze processes and implement productivity, quality and cost improvements.
• Drive waste reduction, cycle-time improvements and cost optimization programmes.
• Develop, monitor and report KPIs including productivity and OEE.
• Plan manpower, machine capacity and production workflows.
• Perform line balancing, capacity analysis and bottleneck studies.
• Lead and develop a team of Industrial Engineers and technicians.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, resources and ROI.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Time studies

Motion studies

Line balancing

Capacity planning

Workflow optimization

OEE tracking

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Industrial Engineering Manager to lead productivity, efficiency and cost-improvement initiatives across our manufacturing operations. This position will manage a team of Industrial Engineers and technicians while driving operational excellence through industrial engineering principles, Lean Manufacturing, data analysis and cross-functional improvement projects.

Key responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and industrial engineering methodologies.

Analyse manufacturing processes and implement sustainable improvements in productivity, quality and cost.

Drive waste reduction, cycle-time improvement and cost-optimization programmes.

Develop, monitor and report operational KPIs, including productivity, efficiency and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Establish productivity targets and track performance against business objectives.

Plan and optimize manpower, machine capacity and production workflows.

Conduct line balancing, capacity analysis and bottleneck studies to improve production throughput.

Perform time and motion studies and establish accurate standard times.

Lead, coach and develop a team of Industrial Engineers and technicians.

Manage multiple improvement projects, including project timelines, resources, deliverables and ROI.

About you

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.

At least 5–10 years of relevant industrial engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Proven experience leading Industrial Engineers, technicians or cross-functional project teams.

Strong knowledge of time studies, motion studies, line balancing, capacity planning and workflow optimization.

Proficient in Lean Manufacturing tools and practices, including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED and waste elimination.

Strong analytical capability in trend analysis, root-cause analysis and forecasting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or ERP systems is an advantage.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver measurable productivity or cost improvements.

Good understanding of manufacturing cost structures, budgeting and ROI analysis.

Strong communication, stakeholder-management and cross-functional collaboration skills.