Sr. Industrial Engineer, IED | alfanar Group

Job description:

Job Purpose

Lead the implementation of industrialization standards in coordination with the Business Unit, ensuring adherence to manufacturing policy and relevant standards. Set standard times and routing for manufacturing operations, plan production processes, calculate required resources, and execute improvement initiatives and best practices.

Key Accountability Areas

1. Work Measurement Studies and Cost Impact:
   Revise the work measurement studies conducted by industrial engineers and verify proper calculation of their impact on cost.
2. Technical Expertise in Process Planning:
   Support the team with technical expertise in identifying alternative methods for component manufacturing as part of process planning activities.
3. Resource Calculation and 'Make or Buy' Analysis:
   Revise resource calculations and the 'make or buy' analysis.
4. Direction and Priorities for Continuous Improvement:
   Align with the business unit on the direction and priorities to derive continuous improvement initiatives linked to main objectives.
5. Monthly Meetings and Objective Monitoring:
   Conduct monthly meetings with business unit management to monitor and follow up on shared objectives between IED and BU.
6. Production Process Optimization:
   Initiate and coordinate production process optimization within business units.
7. Employee Engagement and Idea Implementation:
   Encourage employees to propose and implement ideas for activity improvements, fostering independence and confidence.
8. Validation of Production Equipment Requests:
   Validate requests for new production equipment, prepare business cases, plan layouts, and consider infrastructure needs.
9. Documentation and Operator Guidance:
   Support industrial engineers in formalizing manufacturing process documents, such as FMEAs, work instructions, and job cards.
10. Variance Investigation:
    Investigate variances affecting manpower, machinery, or material usage, collaborating with production and finance teams.
11. Implementation of Best Manufacturing Practices:
    Coordinate with the business unit to implement and monitor practices like 6S, Kaizen, etc.

Role Accountability

1. HR Proficiency:
   Train subordinates, provide leadership, delegate tasks, and ensure fair workload distribution.
2. Delivery:
   Perform activities to meet operational targets, utilize resources effectively, and report on progress and deviations.
3. Problem-Solving:
   Resolve operational problems and escalate complex issues.
4. Quality:
   Ensure quality standards and develop effective quality control processes.
5. Business Process Improvements:
   Coordinate system and policy improvements, seeking automation opportunities.
6. Compliance:
   Adhere to policies, procedures, and work instructions.
7. Safety:
   Ensure safety, quality, and environmental procedures are followed to guarantee safe and high-quality outputs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering
• 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience

Technical / Functional Competencies

Industrial Engineering profile with a focus on manufacturing standards, process planning, and continuous improvement.

About alfanar

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, engaged in manufacturing and trading electrical products, energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, and digital solutions. Its main manufacturing hub is in Riyadh, featuring modern facilities and a skilled workforce. Alfanar emphasizes quality, human capital development, and a proactive work environment.

For more information, visit alfanar.com