Industrial Engineering Manager

Industrial Engineering Manager

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced candidate for Industrial Engineering to lead productivity improvement, manpower optimization, work-study initiatives, and operational excellence projects across manufacturing operations. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing industrial engineering standards, improving equipment effectiveness, optimizing resource utilization, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve world-class manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Engineering & Productivity Enhancement

• Drive Industrial Engineering initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost competitiveness.
• Develop, implement, and monitor plant-wise KPIs and productivity improvement plans.
• Conduct work measurement studies, time and motion studies, and method studies to establish standard work practices.
• Develop and standardize industrial engineering norms across manufacturing operations.

Manpower Planning & Optimization

• Analyze manpower requirements for production, maintenance, quality, and support functions.
• Establish scientific manpower norms and workforce deployment strategies.
• Monitor labor productivity and identify opportunities for optimization.

OEE & Manufacturing Excellence

• Lead Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement initiatives for critical and bottleneck processes.
• Analyze and improve machine utilization, cycle times, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to eliminate productivity losses.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive waste elimination, process optimization, and cost reduction projects.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.

Material Handling & Ergonomics

• Optimize material flow, storage systems, and shop-floor layouts.
• Implement ergonomic improvements to enhance safety, productivity, and operator comfort.
• Reduce non-value-added activities through improved workplace design.

Industrial Relations & Compliance

• Review and support productivity-related agreements and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including the Factories Act and labor laws.
• Work closely with HR, operations, and plant leadership on productivity enhancement initiatives.

Training & Capability Building

• Mentor Industrial Engineers and manufacturing teams on IE tools and methodologies.
• Conduct training on work-study techniques, productivity analysis, and lean practices.
• Share best practices and drive standardization across functions.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Master's Degree (preferred) is an added advantage.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt), or Operational Excellence is desirable.

Experience

• 10 - 18 years of experience in Industrial Engineering within manufacturing industries.
• Strong experience in manpower planning, work-study, productivity improvement, OEE enhancement, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing operations will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Industrial Engineering
• Time Study & Motion Study
• Work Measurement Techniques
• OEE Improvement
• Productivity Improvement
• Manpower Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen & Continuous Improvement
• Ergonomics
• Material Flow & Layout Optimization
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving
• Advanced Excel, Power BI & Manufacturing Analytics
• Knowledge of Factories Act and Labor Regulations

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Leadership & Team Development
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Influencing Skills
• Result Orientation

Preferred Industry Background

• Auto Components
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Engineering Products
• Industrial Machinery
• Heavy Engineering
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Consumer Durables
• Process Manufacturing