Industrial Engineering Manager

Job Title: Industrial Engineering Manager – Apparel Manufacturing Unit

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Role Overview

The Industrial Engineering (IE) Manager will be responsible for driving efficiency, productivity, and process improvements across the apparel manufacturing unit. This role focuses on line balancing, methods engineering, cost optimization, and implementation of lean practices to ensure consistent achievement of production targets with optimum resource utilization. The IE Manager will work closely with the Production Head and Factory Manager to create a high-performance, cost-efficient, and quality-driven production environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Productivity & Line Balancing

• Develop and implement line layouts and operator allocations to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor line performance, identify bottlenecks, and deploy corrective measures.
• Drive improvements in SAM (Standard Allowed Minutes), SMV (Standard Minute Value), and machine utilization.

2. Process Optimization & Lean Implementation

• Conduct time and motion studies to identify productivity gaps.
• Introduce and sustain Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices across production.
• Standardize work methods and ensure smooth material flow across all operations.

3. Cost & Resource Efficiency

• Analyze production costs, labor utilization, and overheads to improve efficiency.
• Optimize manpower planning and machine allocation to reduce idle time and increase throughput.
• Drive fabric and trim consumption optimization with merchandising and sourcing teams.

4. Quality & Compliance Support

• Collaborate with the Quality team to integrate quality checkpoints within IE systems.
• Support defect analysis and rework reduction through process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with buyer requirements, safety standards, and statutory regulations.

5. Data Analytics & Reporting

• Maintain real-time IE dashboards for efficiency, productivity, and cost indicators.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports on productivity, line efficiency, and KPI achievement.
• Benchmark factory performance against industry standards and drive continuous improvements.

6. Team Development & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor the Industrial Engineering team, supervisors, and work-study officers.
• Build capability in lean tools, methods engineering, and data-driven decision-making.
• Create a performance-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  B.Tech / B.E. (Industrial Engineering / Textile / Garment Technology) or equivalent. Diploma in IE or Apparel Manufacturing accepted for exceptional candidates.

• Experience:

  Minimum 12–15 years in apparel manufacturing with strong focus on IE, productivity improvement, and lean implementation.
• Proven track record of driving efficiency gains and achieving production KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, sewing operations, SMV calculations, work-study methods, and lean manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, ISO, and advanced IE tools is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to influence change.