Industrial Engineer (IE) Officer at Mini Group

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Method Study & Process Improvement

• Analyze garment operations and establish standardized methods for each style.
• Develop operation breakdowns and motion studies to eliminate non-value-adding activities.
• Recommend improved handling methods, machine attachments, and workstation layouts.
• Implement best sewing practices to reduce fatigue and improve productivity.

Time Study & Target Setting

• Conduct time and motion studies for all operations.
• Establish Standard Minute Values (SMV) for garment styles.
• Set and monitor production targets for operators and lines based on SMV and line capacity.
• Track daily line performance against established targets.

Line Balancing & Efficiency Improvement

• Balance production lines to minimize bottlenecks and idle time.
• Coordinate with line supervisors to ensure optimal operator allocation.
• Conduct capacity and efficiency analyses to support production planning.
• Lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities to enhance performance.

Production Planning & Follow-Up

• Assist in planning line layouts for new styles and changeovers.
• Monitor actual production versus planned output and analyze variances.
• Provide real-time feedback to production and quality teams to meet targets.
• Support pilot runs and pre-production meetings with relevant teams.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain daily efficiency, target achievement, and downtime records.
• Generate reports on manpower utilization, machine efficiency, and productivity trends.
• Support management with cost-saving and performance improvement analyses.

Key Outputs/Deliverables/KPIs:

• Line Efficiency: ≥ 80% weekly achievement of planned output.
• SMV Accuracy: ≤ 5% variance between estimated and actual SMV (monthly).
• Operator Productivity: ≥ 95% of target pieces produced per operator per hour (weekly).
• Line Balancing Efficiency: ≥ 90% line balance achieved weekly.
• Style Changeover Time: ≤ 1 day to stabilize new styles.

Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production, or Textile Technology.
• 2–5 years’ experience as an Industrial Engineer in garment manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge of line balancing, SMV calculation, and capacity study.