Industrial Engineering Manager

ResMed Inc; Tebrau; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ResMed Inc in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, invites an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities that improve productivity, capacity, labour efficiency and manufacturing performance.

You will guide a high-performing team, tackle bottlenecks, and collaborate across functions to continuously improve manufacturing operations, with a focus on automation and Industry4.0 initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience at least 3 years.
• Proficient in labour planning, time studies, capacity planning, and line balancing.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, CI, and cost-reduction methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial engineering activities across labour planning, time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, CI, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to boost productivity and throughput.
• Optimise workforce planning, factory layouts and material flow.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards and analytics to support decisions.
• Support factory expansion and capacity planning activities.
• Contribute to automation, digitalisation, and Industry4.0 initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Industrial Engineering team.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering.

Skills

Labour planning

Line balancing

Capacity analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Cost reduction

Forecasting

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

ERP systems

Job description

Shape smarter manufacturing and turn improvement into measurable impact. As Industrial Engineering Manager in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, you’ll lead industrial engineering activities that improve productivity, capacity, labour efficiency, and manufacturing performance. You’ll guide a high-performing team, tackle operational bottlenecks, and partner across functions to continuously improve how manufacturing operates. You’ll also play an important role in supporting factory expansion, automation, digitalisation, and Industry4.0 initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead industrial engineering activities across labour planning, time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, continuous improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks to improve productivity, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Optimise workforce planning, factory layouts, and material flow.
• Develop manufacturing KPIs, dashboards, and performance analytics to support informed decision‑making.
• Support factory expansion and capacity planning activities.
• Contribute to automation, digitalisation, and Industry4.0 initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead, develop, and enable a high-performing Industrial Engineering team.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to deliver business objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years in manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated capability in labour planning, workforce optimisation, time and motion studies, capacity planning, and line balancing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and cost reduction methodologies.
• Capability in factory layout and material flow optimisation.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Minitab, and ERP systems.
• Leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Nice to Have

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Background in medical device, electronics, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to SAP, automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry4.0 technologies.

What Sets You Apart

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Constantly looks for practical ways to make processes simpler, more efficient, and more effective.
• Problem Solver: Approaches complex manufacturing challenges with curiosity, structure, and sound judgement.
• Collaborative Leadership: Brings people and functions together around shared objectives and outcomes.
• People Developer: Creates an environment where team members can grow, contribute, and perform at their best.
• Results Focus: Maintains momentum from identifying opportunities through to delivering meaningful operational improvements.

Why Join Resmed

At Resmed, this role gives you the opportunity to influence how manufacturing operations evolve and perform. You’ll lead initiatives that directly improve productivity, capacity, efficiency, and cost while working across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering. With opportunities to contribute to factory expansion, automation, digitalization, and Industry4.0 initiatives, you’ll help shape the next stage of manufacturing performance in Johor Bahru. #LI‑APAC Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.

We commit to respond to every applicant.

Resmed (NYSE:RMD, ASX: RMD) creates life-changing health technologies that people love. We’re relentlessly committed to pioneering innovative technology to empower millions of people in more than 140 countries to live happier, healthier lives. Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective. Ultimately, Resmed envisions a world where every person can achieve their full potential through better sleep and breathing, with care delivered in their own home.

Learn more about how we’re redefining sleep health at Resmed.com and follow @Resmed.