Productivity Enhancement in Manufacturing

• Manage improvement projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency, cost, product quality, and worker safety by analyzing current methods, new technologies, and cost reduction activities.

• Support process enhancement initiatives to drive continuous quality improvement across the company.

Oversee IE section activities and ensure industrial engineering techniques are applied effectively in manufacturing processes.

• Take steps to minimize wastage and loss in all operating areas.

• Improve productivity and efficiency through Method Study, Method Re-engineering, Motion Study, Time Study, and Line Balancing.

• Calculate non-productive time, reduce defects and wastage, and ensure proper machine layout.

• Identify bottlenecks, technical difficulties, and quality issues.

• Prepare production layouts for effective utilization of manpower, machines, and materials; analyze productivity and calculate efficiency.

• Implement innovations to reduce cost and increase productivity.

• Adopt best industrial engineering practices for efficiency and resource optimization.

• Analyze root causes of low production and clarify lost time.

• Monitor line-wise hourly output and study operator performance.

• Measure KPIs and present weekly, monthly, and yearly reports.

• Drive monthly and yearly KAIZEN initiatives.

• Train line chiefs, supervisors, and production officers on productivity improvement and maintain 5S.

• Prepare paper layout and SMV, set daily line targets, update operator skill matrix, and maintain SMV database.

• Provide marketing SMV and thread consumption data to Merchandising.

• Strive for maximum output using minimum resources.

Plant Layout and Process Flow Improvement

• Design equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize plant utilization and mitigate risks.

• Develop metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity and identify bottlenecks.

• Manage overall CAPEX plan to prevent capacity loss due to inefficiencies.

Enhance Manpower Productivity

• Evaluate worker productivity and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.

• Suggest optimal headcount and machine matrix for factories and ensure full utilization of resources.

• Implement balancing procedures for equal work distribution and accurate manpower allocation.

Manage Automation Projects

• Research, select, and implement automated robotic systems in the factory.

Innovation, Continuous Improvement & Standardization

• Establish and update manufacturing SOPs.

• Drive innovation in operations; develop new workflows and technologies to exceed customer expectations.

• Conduct studies and comparisons for proposals on machinery, equipment, and systems.

• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams and embed improvement culture.

• Develop best practice sharing platforms and encourage adoption across the organization.

• Align and standardize best practices as new operational standards.

• Train trainers (TTT) and certify IE engineers to follow standard roles, tools, and KPIs.

Leadership and Team Development

• Set annual goals, operating plans, and budgets; measure results and adjust focus areas as needed.

• Define strategic and operational directions for teams to achieve goals.

• Oversee departmental workload and provide guidance on operational issues.

• Offer continuous feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support training for improvement.

• Upgrade team skillsets to meet management expectations.

• Develop stretch goals to drive results and enhance team quality.

• Build effective teams through talent identification and development.