Industrial Engineer trainee

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)Position: Industrial Engineer – Product & DevelopmentDepartment: Product Development / IE Industry: Leather Exports / Leather Goods ManufacturingExperience: Minimum 6 Months Location: Chennai /

Job Purpose

To support the Product Development and Production team by conducting time study, method study, capacity planning, line balancing, and process improvement to achieve optimum productivity, cost efficiency, and smooth product development execution.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development Support

Study new product styles and provide operation breakdown.

Prepare SMV (Standard Minute Value) for new samples.

Support PD team for feasibility and cost estimation.

Suggest best production methods for new styles.

Time & Method Study

Conduct time study and motion study for each operation.

Develop standard operation procedures (SOPs).

Identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements.

Line Balancing & Productivity Improvement

Perform line balancing for stitching / assembly / finishing.

Ensure target output achievement as per plan.

Monitor daily productivity and efficiency report.

Manpower & Capacity Planning

Calculate required manpower based on SMV and targets.

Prepare capacity report for production planning.

Support production team to meet shipment deadlines.

Process Improvement

Improve workflow and reduce wastage.

Support implementation of lean tools like

5S

Kaizen

Work Standardization

Layout improvement

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain IE reports like

SMV sheet

Operation bulletin

Line efficiency report

Daily output report

Coordinate with QC, Production, and PD team.

Skills Required

Basic knowledge of Industrial Engineering in leather goods / garment / bag manufacturing

Time study, method study knowledge

Line balancing and efficiency calculation

Good Excel knowledge (SMV sheets, reports)

Understanding of stitching operations / leather product processes

Good communication & coordination skills

Preferred Candidate Profile

Diploma / BE (Industrial / Mechanical / Production)

Experience in Leather exports / Bags / Shoes / Leather garments

Ready to work in factory floor and production environment

Salary

As per industry standards + based on interview & experience.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

₹15,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Commuter assistance

Food provided

Health insurance

Leave encashment

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Provident Fund

Experience

IE

1 year (Required)

Work Location

In person