Manufacturing Operations Optimization Engineer

JINKO SOLAR U.S. INDUSTRIES; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jinko Solar U.S. Industries is seeking an Operations Management Engineer to optimize workforce planning, production capacity, and line balance within the Operations Management Department.

You will work with Production, Operations, Quality, and cross-functional teams to identify constraints and drive data-driven improvements. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of translating production data into actionable opportunities, leading SMED and changeover initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience in data analysis, statistics, or manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Experience in workforce planning, production planning, or productivity improvement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workforce plans, staffing structures, and labor requirements based on production capacity, demand, and operational needs.
• Conduct manpower planning and position benchmarking to optimize headcount allocation and improve labor utilization.
• Monitor and analyze labor productivity and overall operational efficiency, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Support production planning and capacity planning based on demand, equipment capacity, manpower availability, and production constraints.
• Develop and maintain production schedules and capacity plans to support daily and long-term manufacturing requirements.
• Perform line balancing analysis and regularly update line balance based on changes in product mix, process flow, cycle time, and production requirements.
• Monitor daily production output and prepare daily/weekly/monthly performance reports, including key productivity and operational metrics.
• Establish and maintain daily production data collection processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of production performance.
• Analyze production takt time, cycle time, and process capacity to identify bottlenecks and improve production flow.
• Work with production teams to optimize line takt time, workstation utilization, and labor allocation.
• Lead and support SMED and changeover improvement initiatives to reduce setup/changeover time and increase equipment utilization.
• Conduct time studies, process observations, and data analysis to identify opportunities for productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Identify production constraints and develop data-driven recommendations to improve throughput, labor efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement projects and monitor improvement results.
• Develop and maintain standardized reports, dashboards, and productivity metrics to support management decision-making.
• Provide analytical support for operational reviews, capacity planning, headcount planning, and productivity improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Manufacturing knowledge

Solar manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Jinko Solar U.S. Industries is seeking an Operations Management Engineer to optimize workforce planning, production capacity, and line balance within the Operations Management Department.

You will work with Production, Operations, Quality, and cross-functional teams to identify constraints and drive data-driven improvements. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of translating production data into actionable opportunities, leading SMED and changeover initiatives