Industrial Engineer - Voi, Coastal Region at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the operation bulletins, cell targets and time study set up for new styles.
• Capacity study and cost estimation of a garment.
• Developing and maintaining skill matrix.
• Train operators for particular operation as needed for specific steps.
• Continue to look for opportunity to implement work aids to reduce steps, time and cost.
• Consistently look for methods to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Labour utilisation and line balancing follow up.
• Method study activities in cutting, sewing and finishing.
• Setting of Standard Minute Value for new operations.
• Confirming of Standard Minute Value and cell target.
• Pre-planning of man, machine and attachment requirements.
• Incentive scheme proposal and implementation.
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting on factory performance.
• Work alongside other departments to clear communication and team engagement.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience working in a small factory producing small production runs (MOQ 300 units).
• Must have experience working in apparel manufacturing industry ideally within an EPZ.
• Must be Knowledgeable and have experience working with a vast selection of sewing machinery.
• Must have above 5 years of Industrial Engineer experience.
• Must have Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills are essential.