Head of IE

A 100% Export Oriented Woven Garments is looking for Head of IE

Job Description
/ Responsibility Job Context We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and result-oriented professional for the position of Head of IE at our 100% export-oriented woven garment factory. Job Responsibilities
- Develop and execute industrial engineering strategies to improve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across manufacturing operations.
- Lead the planning, optimization, and continuous improvement of production layouts, equipment utilization, material flow, and workspace design to maximize operational efficiency.
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, capacity plans, and business requirements to ensure optimal resource allocation and manufacturing performance.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Establish and monitor departmental KPIs related to productivity, efficiency, quality, cost, OEE, labor utilization, and process performance.
- Lead process optimization, time and motion studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, and manpower planning to improve operational performance.
- Ensure engineering drawings, production equipment, testing systems, and manufacturing processes meet required quality, accuracy, and compliance standards.
- Analyze production, quality, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop annual departmental budgets and ensure effective cost control through optimization of manpower, materials, utilities, and operational resources.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Planning, and other departments to improve overall manufacturing performance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, environmental standards, and statutory requirements.
- Build and maintain a strong culture of workplace safety, housekeeping (5S), quality, and operational discipline.
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop the Industrial Engineering team, identifying competency gaps and implementing training and succession planning initiatives.
- Evaluate team performance through regular performance reviews and provide guidance for career development.
- Lead industrial engineering projects, factory expansion initiatives, automation projects, and productivity improvement programs.
- Prepare and present departmental performance reports, improvement initiatives, and business recommendations to senior management.
- Perform any other responsibilities assigned by management. Educational Requirements
- Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Eng & Production
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Eng & Production
- Skills Required: Presentation skill, Communication, Leadership, Coaching, People Management, Problem solving and decision making, Analytical Skill Experience Requirements
- At least 10 year(s)
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
- Garments,Group of Companies Additional Requirements
- At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in Industrial Engineering in woven garments industry.
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership or managerial role will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, TPM, Time & Motion Study, Line Balancing, Capacity Planning and Process Improvement.
- Experience in budgeting, cost optimization, and KPI management.
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP/MRP systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and drive organizational change. Job Location Gazipur (Tongi)