Production Flow & Workforce Optimization Engineer

Jinko Solar Co.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jinko Solar Co. in Jacksonville is seeking an Operations Management Engineer to lead workforce and capacity planning, analyze labor productivity, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

You will partner with Production, Operations, Quality, and cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable improvements. The role requires a highly analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to develop standardized reports and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Statistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
• Educational or professional experience in data analysis, statistics, industrial engineering, or manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production planning, industrial engineering, workforce 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 (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) 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

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Manufacturing knowledge

Continuous improvement

Solar manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Data analytics or manufacturing operations experience preferred

Job description

Jinko Solar Co. in Jacksonville is seeking an Operations Management Engineer to lead workforce and capacity planning, analyze labor productivity, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

You will partner with Production, Operations, Quality, and cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable improvements. The role requires a highly analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to develop standardized reports and dashboards.