Manager - Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing / Operations

About the Employer

Job Description

InQuBe is a global apparel innovation company with capabilities in Design, Technology Incubation and execution at scale. Our presence in the UK, US, Hong Kong and China enables consumer insight and rapid prototyping, while Sri Lanka and Cambodia execute at scale with precision. We built a proprietary tech stack to solve pain points - delivering comfort, fit & functionality across intimates, athleisure, performance and casual segments.

MANAGER – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

BASED AT GIRITALE

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Industrial Engineering (IE) function to achieve plant productivity and efficiency targets.
  • Analyze and optimize garment manufacturing processes, methods, and workflows.
  • Develop and implement SMV (Standard Minute Value) and SAM (Standard Allowed Minute) calculations.
  • Drive line balancing, capacity planning, and production efficiency improvements.
  • Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives to minimize waste and improve productivity.
  • Monitor and analyze production KPIs, including efficiency, utilization, and labor productivity.
  • Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and other relevant departments to achieve production targets.
  • Lead time studies, method studies, and work measurement activities.
  • Coach and develop the IE team to build technical capabilities and achieve departmental objectives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering within the apparel manufacturing industry, including experience in a managerial or leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, SMV/SAM, line balancing, and capacity planning.
  • Proven ability to improve production efficiency and optimize manufacturing operations.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and relevant IE systems or production analysis tools.

If you are confident of meeting the requirements above, email your cv to Careers@inqube.com with the subject as "Manager - Industrial Engineering".