Job Description – Industrial Engineer (IE)
Position Title: Industrial Engineer (IE)
Department: Production / Operations
Reporting To: Production Manager / Plant Head
Location: Factory
About the Company
Infinite Shoes is a footwear manufacturing company specializing in OEM production with multiple production lines and a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Role Objective
The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for improving production efficiency, optimizing workflow, balancing assembly lines, and implementing systems to increase productivity while maintaining quality standards across the factory.
The role focuses on analyzing production processes and identifying opportunities to improve output, labor productivity, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities1. Line Balancing & Production Efficiency
Study assembly lines and perform line balancing to improve productivity.
Optimize worker allocation across operations.
Ensure smooth workflow and minimize bottlenecks in production lines.
Monitor line efficiency and suggest improvements.
2. Time & Motion Study
Conduct time studies for different operations.
Measure Standard Minute Value (SMV) for production processes.
Identify delays and inefficiencies in production flow.
Recommend improved methods to reduce production time.
3. Production Planning Support
Work with production managers to ensure daily production targets are achievable.
Analyze production capacity and help plan workloads across assembly lines.
Assist in developing realistic production schedules.
4. Process Improvement
Analyze current production processes and recommend improvements.
Introduce better workflow methods to increase efficiency.
Reduce idle time, material movement delays, and unnecessary operations.
5. Productivity Monitoring
Track daily production output for each assembly line.
Calculate line efficiency, operator productivity, and downtime.
Prepare reports highlighting areas needing improvement.
6. Cost & Waste Reduction
Identify areas where material wastage or excessive labor time occurs.
Suggest improvements to reduce waste and operational costs.
Improve material utilization in production processes.
7. Training & Process Standardization
Train supervisors and line leaders on efficient working methods.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production operations.
Support implementation of productivity improvement initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Industrial Engineer will be evaluated based on:
Assembly line efficiency improvement
Production output per worker
Reduction in production bottlenecks
Reduction in idle time and downtime
Improvement in workflow and line balance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Production Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience in footwear manufacturing or similar production environments preferred.
Experience
2–5 years experience in industrial engineering or production process improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in time study, line balancing, and productivity improvement is highly desirable.
Skills Required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of manufacturing processes
Ability to analyze production data and recommend improvements
Good communication skills for working with production teams
Basic knowledge of spreadsheets and production tracking tools
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience in footwear, apparel, leather goods, or assembly-line manufacturing industries will be preferred.
Job Location: #210, 2nd Floor, I Building (Opp. J Building), Rajlaxmi Complex, Kalher, Bhiwandi – 421302
Contact: HR – A. Patel +91-9172952881
Pay: Up to ₹50,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- worked as industrial Engineer : 4 years (Preferred)
- worked as footwear manufacturing industrial engineer : 4 years (Preferred)
- worked as textile manufacturing industrial engineer: 4 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
