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Industrial Engineer (IE) Officer at Mini Group

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience 2 – 5 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical&nbsp

Industrial Engineer (IE) Officer at Mini Group

Industrial Engineer (IE) Officer

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Method Study & Process Improvement

  • Analyze garment operations and establish standardized methods for each style.
  • Develop operation breakdowns and motion studies to eliminate non-value-adding activities.
  • Recommend improved handling methods, machine attachments, and workstation layouts.
  • Implement best sewing practices to reduce fatigue and improve productivity.

Time Study & Target Setting

  • Conduct time and motion studies for all operations.
  • Establish Standard Minute Values (SMV) for garment styles.
  • Set and monitor production targets for operators and lines based on SMV and line capacity.
  • Track daily line performance against established targets.

Line Balancing & Efficiency Improvement

  • Balance production lines to minimize bottlenecks and idle time.
  • Coordinate with line supervisors to ensure optimal operator allocation.
  • Conduct capacity and efficiency analyses to support production planning.
  • Lead continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities to enhance performance.

Production Planning & Follow-Up

  • Assist in planning line layouts for new styles and changeovers.
  • Monitor actual production versus planned output and analyze variances.
  • Provide real-time feedback to production and quality teams to meet targets.
  • Support pilot runs and pre-production meetings with relevant teams.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain daily efficiency, target achievement, and downtime records.
  • Generate reports on manpower utilization, machine efficiency, and productivity trends.
  • Support management with cost-saving and performance improvement analyses.

Key Outputs/Deliverables/KPIs:

  • Line Efficiency: ≥ 80% weekly achievement of planned output.
  • SMV Accuracy: ≤ 5% variance between estimated and actual SMV (monthly).
  • Operator Productivity: ≥ 95% of target pieces produced per operator per hour (weekly).
  • Line Balancing Efficiency: ≥ 90% line balance achieved weekly.
  • Style Changeover Time: ≤ 1 day to stabilize new styles.

Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production, or Textile Technology.
  • 2–5 years’ experience as an Industrial Engineer in garment manufacturing.
  • Practical knowledge of line balancing, SMV calculation, and capacity study.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Mini Group on www.minigrp.com to apply

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