Industrial Engineer
SITHMA PACKAGING
Full-time
Katuwana, Homagama, Sri LankaLKR 150,000 - 300,000/monthWE ARE HIRING | Industrial Engineering Manager (IEM) / IE Manager
Sithma Packaging is looking for a results-driven Industrial Engineering Manager to strengthen our factory operations through modern industrial engineering practices, production planning, production control, and continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for a professional who can improve productivity, optimize capacity, reduce waste, enhance on-time delivery, and build stronger operational control systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement effective production planning and control systems
• Improve capacity planning, scheduling, and workflow balancing across departments
• Monitor production efficiency, utilization, and output achievement
• Analyze bottlenecks, downtime, delays, and WIP to improve production flow
• Establish data-driven systems for daily, weekly, and monthly production control
• Conduct time studies, method studies, and process improvement initiatives
• Support OEE improvement, waste reduction, and productivity enhancement
• Introduce structured reporting dashboards and KPI monitoring systems
• Lead continuous improvement projects to strengthen factory performance and planning accuracy
Qualifications & Experience
• Proven experience in Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Production Control, or Operations Excellence
• Strong background in factory operations, production systems, and process optimization
• Experience in apparel, printing, packaging, manufacturing, or related industries will be an advantage
• Degree or professional qualification in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Production Engineering, or a related field
• Additional qualifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operations Excellence, or Supply Chain / Production Planning will be an added advantage
If you are ready to drive performance, planning accuracy, and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.