Industrial Engineering & Production Improvement Executive

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production & Productivity Improvement

• Monitor daily production output against production targets.
• Analyse production capacity, cycle time and manpower productivity.
• Identify production bottlenecks and recommend improvement measures.
• Monitor machine utilisation and production efficiency.
• Conduct Time & Motion Studies.
• Establish and improve standard work processes.

2. Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles in daily operations.
• Introduce and maintain 5S practices throughout the factory.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen / Continuous Improvement activities.
• Identify and eliminate unnecessary movement, waiting time, material wastage and other production losses.
• Review and improve production processes, SOPs and Work Instructions.

3. Machine & Automation

• Monitor machine downtime and identify recurring causes.
• Work with Production and Maintenance teams to improve machine utilisation.
• Monitor and analyse OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Assist management in evaluating new machinery, equipment and production technologies.

4. Material & Cost Improvement

• Monitor cement, sand, aggregate and other raw material consumption.
• Compare actual material usage against established standards.
• Identify and reduce material wastage.
• Assist in analysing manufacturing cost per piece / m².
• Identify opportunities to reduce production costs without compromising product quality.

5. Quality & Waste Reduction

• Monitor production defects and rejection rates.
• Work with QA/QC and Production teams to identify root causes of defects.
• Develop corrective and preventive improvement actions.
• Assist in reducing product rejection, rework and production losses.

6. Factory Layout & Material Flow

• Review and improve factory layout and production flow.
• Improve movement of raw materials, pallets and finished products.
• Reduce unnecessary forklift and worker movement.
• Recommend improvements to storage, curing, production and loading areas.

7. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production improvement reports.
• Analyse production efficiency, downtime, rejection, material consumption and productivity data.
• Develop Excel-based reports, dashboards and performance monitoring systems.
• Present improvement findings and recommendations to Management

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing / production environment is preferred.
• Fresh graduates with strong analytical and practical skills are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in concrete products, precast concrete, construction materials or heavy manufacturing will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and process improvement.
• Knowledge of Time & Motion Study, OEE, production planning and capacity analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other data-analysis tools will be an added advantage.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work hands-on at the factory floor and interact with production operators.
• Strong initiative with a continuous-improvement mindset.