Lean Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead Lean Manufacturing, Methods-Time Measurement (MTM), Ergonomics, and Workforce Management initiatives across international manufacturing and logistics sites. The role focuses on optimizing processes, improving labor productivity, establishing reliable standard-time databases, and ensuring accurate efficiency KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive labor productivity through time studies, on-site workshops, Kaizen events, line balancing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Deploy and sustain MTM, Ergonomics, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies across manufacturing and logistics sites.
• Ensure compliance with established performance systems and standards for time management, ergonomics, and lean line design.
• Establish, maintain, and validate standard-time databases to support productivity measurement and cost calculations.
• Develop time-management, industrial engineering, and ergonomics competencies across site teams.
• Implement digital tools related to time management, ergonomics, and workforce management.
• Establish multi-skilling and workforce versatility processes to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead Kaizen events and continuous-improvement projects across multiple sites.
• Monitor labor productivity, efficiency KPIs, and process performance, driving corrective actions where required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to implement best practices and achieve operational excellence.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Methods-Time Measurement (MTM)
• Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
• Time Study and Work Measurement
• Standard-Time Setting and Database Management
• Ergonomics and Lean Line Design
• Line Balancing and Process Optimization
• Labor Productivity Improvement
• Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
• Workforce Management and Multi-Skilling
• Manufacturing Excellence and Operational Excellence
• Digital Tools for Time and Workforce Management
• Productivity KPI Monitoring and Cost Optimization

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or operational excellence.
• Proven track record of implementing MTM, time-management, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing or international operations is preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Skills: MTM, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Time Study, Work Measurement, Ergonomics, Kaizen, Labor Productivity, Line Balancing, Standard Time Setting, Workforce Management, Multi-Skilling, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence.