SENIOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (Manager Level)

MAIN PURPOSE:

• Reporting to the Global Head of Engineering, the Senior Industrial Engineer will drive manufacturing performance across OrthoLite insole and foaming operations through Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, process optimization and disciplined standardization.
• Own and improve manufacturing methods, process flow, capacity, manpower standards, layouts, line balancing, standard work and production SOP technical content to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost.
• Support development and deployment of the OrthoLite Manufacturing System and translate Lean principles into measurable factory-level improvements across material flow, production, warehousing and supporting processes.
•  Work closely with Automation, Maintenance, Facilities, Quality, HSE, Production and external engineering partners to ensure processes are simplified, standardized and optimized before capital or automation is introduced.
• Use manufacturing data, time studies and structured problem-solving to identify losses, quantify opportunities, implement improvements and verify sustained results

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Drive manufacturing performance through Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, process optimization and standardization.
• Conduct capacity studies, time studies, work measurement, line balancing, manpower modeling and bottleneck analysis.
• Develop and optimize factory and production line layouts to improve flow, productivity, space utilization and reduce WIP and lead time.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, cycle-time standards, capacity models, SOPs and standard work.
• Analyze and improve key manufacturing performance indicators including OEE, productivity, efficiency, capacity, utilization, yield and manufacturing cost.
• Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement activities such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, takt, pull and flow.
• Identify process improvement opportunities related to cycle time, quality, ergonomics, material utilization and cost.
• Support CapEx, automation and equipment projects, including process requirements, technical evaluation, FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, HSE, Automation, Maintenance, Facilities, Supply Chain and Product Development teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of time study, work measurement, capacity planning, line balancing, layout design and productivity improvement.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, SMED, standard work and problem-solving.
• Proven experience delivering measurable improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, capacity, flow, lead time or manufacturing cost.
• Experience in CapEx, automation or equipment implementation projects is preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills, including advanced Excel; BI, simulation or manufacturing analytics experience is an advantage.
• Experience in footwear, components, polymer/PU, automotive, electronics or other high-volume manufacturing is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Willing to travel to other manufacturing locations when required