IE Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 level, 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.