Manager, Industrial Engineering - Jiujiang at Kids2

Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Continuous Improvement, Productivity, Cost Efficiency, Manufacturing Processes, Resource Utilization, Lean Manufacturing, Standard Times, SOPs, Line Balancing, Time And Motion Studies, Value Stream Mapping, Workflow Analysis, Cost Reduction, Factory Layout, Material Flow, OEE

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

At Kids2, we’re really good at what we do. And when we’re great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs. Parenting is demanding, and that’s where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents – not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles. No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That’s a big task! We’re serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins. SUMMARY The Manager, Industrial Engineering (Manager, IE) is responsible for leading the Industrial Engineering function to drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost efficiency, and manufacturing processes across the organization. This role focuses on optimizing resource utilization, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and establishing standard times to achieve operational excellence. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), standard times, and line balancing to maximize production efficiency. Conduct time and motion studies, value stream mapping, and workflow analysis to identify and eliminate waste. Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, material utilization improvement, and labor efficiency projects. Design and optimize factory layout, material flow, and logistics to reduce handling and improve space utilization. Collaborate with production, planning, and quality departments to resolve manufacturing bottlenecks and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Participate in new product introduction (NPI) projects to ensure manufacturability and establish target costs. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Minimum of 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Proven track record of successfully leading lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects and Provide a specific factual project report. EDUCATION & SKILLS Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, TPM, Value Stream Mapping). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Proficiency in IE methodologies and time study techniques. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None required. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred. COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis. Experience with AutoCAD for facility layout planning. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS When carrying out this task, we need to stand or sit up, have flexible hands and feet, and have normal listening and speaking ability. The ability of color judgment is needed. The color blind and the weak are not suitable for this work. WORK ENVIRONMENT General factory working environment. There may be business trips around Jiangxi Province, Guangdong Province, ,Hongkong, Shanghai and the surrounding areas. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done! Check out our website at www.kids2.com and our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for more information and open positions in the career section. Drug Free Workplace M/F/D/V Kids2 is a global company that designs solutions to help early-stage parents and families create tiny wins that build bright futures. The Kids2™ brand portfolio includes the leading infant, baby, and toddler brands Baby Einstein®, Bright Starts®, and Ingenuity®. Headquartered in Atlanta, Kids2 spans globally with 12 offices on four continents serving customers in more than 90 countries and has been inventing and reinventing baby products for 50 years. Led by CEO Ryan Gunnigle, it operates with an agile start-up approach, which fosters the company’s growing success.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Industrial Engineering leads the function to drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost efficiency, and manufacturing processes by optimizing resource utilization and implementing lean principles. Key duties include developing standard operating procedures, conducting time studies, leading cost reduction initiatives, and optimizing factory layout and material flow.