Industrial Engineering Manager

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiency in production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel
• Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems
• Utilizes Earned Value Management (EVMS) techniques to calculate and analyze cost and schedule performance
• Provides guidance to EVMS Control Account Managers regarding performance projections, variance analyses, estimate at complete targets and recovery plans based on EVM techniques and parameters
• Develops labor plans to support production and support needs and analyzes current staffing requirements
• Optimizes direct and indirect manufacturing labor and in-plant material flow through the use of industrial engineering methods including line balancing, time studies, as well as both in-plant and external material flow
• Drives towards sustainable solutions by developing a standard workflow for new and existing products while considering safety and efficiency
• Designs ergonomic solutions for the different operations as well as for material handling
• Recommends improvements and/or modifications for the sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters
• Completes Bottleneck Analysis and Value Stream Mapping
• Assists facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities

Desired Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Understanding of EVMS concepts and applications
• Advanced knowledge of engineering concepts, practices, procedures, and engineering standards and systems
• Strong understanding of labor planning, cost estimating, standard development, multi-point/level analysis and schedule adherence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of build strategies and ability to create work flow processes
• Ability to act with a sense of urgency
• Strong computer literacy

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Industrial Engineering or equivalent degree
• Experience process improvement methods
• 5+ Years management experience