Industrial Engineering Specialist

Vertiv Group Corporation; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer to analyse manufacturing processes, drive productivity, and optimize layout and workflow. The role involves capacity planning, line balancing, and standardizing SOPs while collaborating with Facilities and Manufacturing Engineering.

The incumbent will develop dashboards, monitor KPIs, and support NPI ramp-ups with a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing / industrial engineering.
• Hands-on experience in productivity improvement and manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Proficient in Lean Manufacturing principles and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Conduct time studies, method studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Drive productivity improvement initiatives to meet efficiency, output, and cost targets.
• Support process standardization and documentation (SOPs, work instructions).
• Perform manpower planning, direct/indirect ratio analysis, and workload balancing.
• Support headcount planning for new products, ramp-up, and layout changes.
• Monitor and report labour efficiency, utilization, and productivity KPIs.
• Design and optimize production layout and material flow to improve safety, efficiency, and ergonomics.
• Support new line setup, equipment relocation, and plant expansion activities.
• Collaborate with Facilities & Manufacturing Engineering on space and layout planning.
• Collect, analyse, and present operational data for management review.
• Develop and maintain productivity dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Support cost analysis, improvement tracking, and ROI evaluations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects with Operations, Quality, ME, and Maintenance.
• Support problem-solving activities using structured methodologies (PDCA, Root Cause Analysis).
• Support IE activities during NPI, including capacity assessment and process readiness.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure smooth production ramp-up.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Process & Productivity Improvement

• Analyse manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Conduct time studies, method studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Drive productivity improvement initiatives to meet efficiency, output, and cost targets.
• Support process standardization and documentation (SOPs, work instructions).

Manpower & Capacity Planning

• Perform manpower planning, direct/indirect ratio analysis, and workload balancing.
• Support headcount planning for new products, ramp-up, and layout changes.
• Monitor and report labour efficiency, utilization, and productivity KPIs.

Layout & Workflow Optimization

• Design and optimize production layout and material flow to improve safety, efficiency, and ergonomics.
• Support new line setup, equipment relocation, and plant expansion activities.
• Collaborate with Facilities & Manufacturing Engineering on space and layout planning.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, analyse, and present operational data for management review.
• Develop and maintain productivity dashboards, reports, and performance metrics.
• Support cost analysis, improvement tracking, and ROI evaluations.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects with Operations, Quality, ME, and Maintenance.
• Support problem-solving activities using structured methodologies (PDCA, Root Cause Analysis).

Support New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support IE activities during NPI, including capacity assessment and process readiness.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure smooth production ramp-up.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing / industrial engineering (experience level adjustable).
• Hands-on experience in productivity improvement and manufacturing operations is preferred.

Technical & Functional Skills

Strong knowledge of:

• Time study, line balancing, capacity planning
• Lean Manufacturing principles
• Productivity and efficiency metrics

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, formulas, charts).

Experience with dashboards, data tracking, or manufacturing KPIs is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented with a structured working mindset.