Job Description

Executive – Industrial Engineering

Based at Bodywear Campus, Biyagama

The Executive - Industrial Engineering is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence by optimizing methods, machinery, and production processes to achieve productivity, quality, and cost objectives. The role works closely with Product Development, Production, Engineering, and Operational teams to ensure smooth product industrialization through effective planning, line balancing, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and provide leadership during Product Development Risk Assessment (PDRA), Moulding Integration (MI), Factory Integration (FI), and Pre Production (PP) activities to ensure successful product commercialization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the timely availability and accuracy of technical packs and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and simplify manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain production layouts, Yamazumi charts, machine settings, and standard work methods to optimize operational efficiency.
• Plan machine requirements and ensure production readiness while maximizing resource utilization and minimizing bottlenecks.
• Drive chassis planning and manufacturing readiness activities to support successful production launches.
• Conduct work studies, method studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis to improve productivity and overall factory performance.
• Monitor shop floor operations, identify abnormalities, and collaborate with relevant teams to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure team members are adequately trained and capable of meeting required performance standards prior to production start up.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and MAS Operating System (MOS) initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Prepare, analyze, and report productivity and operational performance metrics to support data driven decision making.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• GSD (General Sewing Data) certification or equivalent Industrial Engineering certification would be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Industrial Engineering principles, work measurement, method study, capacity planning, and process optimization.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, continuous improvement methodologies, and productivity enhancement techniques.
• Experience in line balancing, production layout planning, Yamazumi analysis, standard work development, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements.
• Ability to identify and implement automation opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to work effectively across cross functional teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.