Position Title: Industrial Engineering Manager
Employer: Gofere Sportswear Manufacturing
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Factory Floor Addis Abeba - Ethiopia
Posted date: 3 weeks ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Job Purpose
The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for improving productivity, efficiency, and operational performance across garment manufacturing operations.
The role focuses on hands-on factory floor activities, including work study, line balancing, capacity planning, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct time and motion studies and establish accurate SMVs
- Perform line balancing to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks
- Monitor daily production efficiency and support target achievement
- Conduct capacity planning and manpower allocation
- Lead productivity and process improvement initiatives (Lean / Kaizen)
- Support new style introduction and layout preparation
- Work closely with Production and Quality teams to reduce rework and losses
- Train and guide junior IE staff and production teams
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Textile/Apparel Engineering.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer in garment/apparel manufacturing.
- Strong hands-on experience on sewing production floors is required.
Skills & Competencies
- Time & motion study and SMV calculation
- Line balancing and capacity planning
- Productivity and efficiency analysis
- Lean manufacturing knowledge
- Basic computer skills (Excel and production reports)
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production efficiency improvement
- Achievement of daily and monthly production targets
- Accuracy of SMVs and capacity plans
- Reduction in downtime and rework
Working Conditions
- Full-time, factory-based position requiring regular presence on the production floor.
- May require extended working hours during peak production periods.
