IE Executive

Job Title: IE Executive

Industry: Garment / Apparel Manufacturing

Department: Industrial Engineering

Experience: 2–3 Years

Work Location: Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

Job Purpose

To support the Brand Industrial Engineering function through SMV calculation, Line layout planning and analysis, Method improvement, and Video study with a strong focus on productivity, efficiency improvement, and continuous SMV reduction.

Key Responsibilities

1. SMV & Method Study

• Develop, analyse, and maintain accurate SMVs for garment products.
• Strong understanding of SMV calculation, Operation Breakdown, Work Measurement, and Sewing Methods.
• Identify and implement improved sewing methods to reduce operation time and improve productivity.
• Continuously identify opportunities for SMV reduction through better methods, Machine attachments, and Work aids.
• Study best sewing methods in vendor factories and support implementation across other factories.
• Knowledge of SMV/IE software will be an added advantage.

2. Line Layout Planning & Analysis

• Prepare production line layouts based on SMV, operation breakdown, manpower, machine requirements, and achievable production targets.
• Review and improve layouts based on actual production performance.
• Visit vendor factories to verify implementation of approved line layouts.
• Check actual manpower allocation, machine positioning, operation sequence, and production flow against the approved layout.
• Monitor target achievement, line efficiency, productivity, and bottlenecks.
• Identify gaps between planned and actual performance and follow up with factory teams for corrective action.

3. Video Study

• Regularly visit vendor factories to conduct video/motion studies for products and operations.
• Analyse operator movements, operation methods, handling, and unnecessary motions.
• Identify the most efficient sewing methods and use findings to support SMV validation and reduction.
• Maintain records of improved methods and share best practices across factories.

Key Requirements

• 2–3 years' relevant experience in Garment Industrial Engineering.
• Strong practical knowledge of SMV, Line layout planning, method study, line balancing, and productivity improvement.
• Good understanding of garment sewing operations and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in conducting video/motion studies is preferred.
• Knowledge of SMV/IE software is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, observation, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Must be willing to travel regularly to vendor factories.