IE Manager

ACG_3941_JOB
Our client is a leading manufacturing company who is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Factory & Line Set-up

• Plan factory layout and production flow; design and set up sewing lines.
  
• Prepare equipment and tool lists with the Factory Director and Technical.
  

2. Methods & Standards

• Build and maintain SAM data and operation bulletins (OB) for each style.
  
• Run time studies, work layout improvements and line balancing; set productivity and efficiency targets.
  
• Reduce changeover time between styles.
  
• Join pre-production meetings and support Merchandising with SAM for costing.
  

3. Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean projects (5S, Kaizen, VSM, bottleneck analysis, waste reduction) and cost reduction on labor, equipment and materials.
  
• Manage change with line supervisors and team leaders so improvements are sustained.
  

4. Skills & Training

• Build a skills matrix; train and grade operators with Production, Technical and HR.
  
• Train and mentor staff on Lean principles to build a continuous improvement culture.
  

5. Collaboration & Ownership

• IE owns methods, SAM, standards and analysis; Production owns execution and line results; efficiency KPIs are shared.
  
• Work with Quality and Logistics to resolve bottlenecks; support data collection for ERP/MES where applicable.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field.
  
• 7+ years in Lean or Industrial Engineering in manufacturing, preferably garment/apparel, including experience managing a team.
  
• Experience setting up lines or a new factory; experience building SAM and operation bulletins.
  
• Time study; SAM/OB; line balancing; 5S; Kaizen; VSM; bottleneck analysis. Six Sigma and Kanban are a plus.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; project management; ability to influence cross-functional teams and line supervisors.
  
• English, good level for working with buyers and experts.
  
• MS Office with strong Excel; Lean/IE software is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary, 13th-month salary, and annual performance bonus.
  
• Clear career path for every levels, salary review 1 time/year.
  
• Company teambuilding, and engagement activities (events/parties, annual healthcare, etc).
  
• Support working equipment & dormitory for all levels.
  
• Working Hours: 07:30 - 16:30, Mon – Saturday.
  

Contact: Phuong Anh Nguyen

Due to the immense number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.