Deputy / Assistant Manager I.E

* Spearhead process optimization initiatives, leveraging time and motion studies to establish precise Standard Minute Values (SMV/SAM) for enhanced operational efficiency. * Architect and implement operational guidelines, including Operation Bulletins, sewing layouts, and line layouts, to drive productivity and quality. * Drive line balancing, capacity planning, and manpower optimization to achieve target efficiency levels and reduce waste. * Analyze workflows to identify bottlenecks and implement method improvements, simplifying styles and reducing SAM without compromising quality. * Streamline factory layouts, machine placement, and material flow to minimize WIP and throughput time, maximizing overall efficiency. * Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, including line efficiency, operator efficiency, and factory productivity, to inform data-driven decisions. * Develop and track monthly trends in productivity, capacity utilization, and incentives, setting benchmarks and implementing corrective actions to drive continuous improvement. * Provide actionable insights and data to the merchandising team, including CMT estimates and labor cost projections, to support accurate order costing and negotiations. * Design and deliver efficiency reports, improvement plans, and presentations to top management, highlighting key achievements and areas for growth. * Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste and drive cost savings. * Drive the adoption of automation technologies, such as auto-cutters, CAD/CAM, and ERP/RFID, to enhance process efficiency and reduce costs. * Research and evaluate new machinery, technologies, and Industry 4.0 solutions, conducting cost-benefit analyses and ROI calculations to inform strategic investments. * Develop and implement incentive schemes tied to productivity and skill matrix, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. * Lead, train, and mentor cross-functional teams, including IE executives, production supervisors, and junior staff, on best practices, SOPs, and IE tools. * Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Production, PPC, Quality Assurance, Merchandising, Maintenance, and HR, to ensure seamless order execution and drive business growth. * Support new style development, pre-production sampling, and R&D activities, providing expert guidance and process optimization expertise. * Conduct audits of IE activities, operation bulletins, and layouts across multiple factory units, ensuring compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement.