About Us At Kohler our mission is to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives We believe that empowering our associates is essential to making this vision a reality That s why we invest in personal and skilled growth encourage collaboration across teams and functions and offer a comprehensive wellness package that supports the well-being of every team member Kohler is an equal opportunity employer Along with competitive compensation and advantages we offer something more enduring a legacy built on bold innovation creative excellence and a deep commitment to our people and communities Learn more about our culture and career opportunities at www kohler co in careers Our approach to hiring reflects our commitment to Global Inclusion We recruit hire and promote qualified individuals in all roles without regard to race religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin or disability If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please let your recruiter know so we can support you appropriately Assistant Manager We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Manager - Industrial Engineering Discrete Event Simulation with 8-10 years of experience in discrete event simulation preferably using FlexSim The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing validating and optimizing simulation models for Kitchen Bath product manufacturing processes and warehouse processes This role requires strong technical expertise in process improvement resource optimization and manufacturing system design good knowledge of lean manufacturing tools ergonomics emulation and standard time analysis using MTM along with leadership capabilities to drive end-to-end simulation projects and mentor team members The Assistant Manager will work closely with the management team to identify areas for improvement and drive operational excellence Key Responsibilities Understand manufacturing process of various product lines and Develop and validate Discrete Event Simulation DES models for current and future manufacturing layouts using FlexSim preferred or equivalent tools Simulate and evaluate production systems to identify bottlenecks optimize resource utilization and enhance throughput and efficiency Analyze different manufacturing scenarios and recommend the most cost-effective and efficient solutions Support capacity planning line balancing and layout optimization for both existing and expansion projects Extensively work on optimizing material flow using bluebotics simulation software Creating AGV simulation models optimizing AGV routes identifying number of AGVs required and analyzing traffic congestion Interpret the result and present the findings as business insights Create alternate options in process to improve process output This position will be responsible for providing solutions and in the manufacturing industrial engineering sector for different business units of Kohler Co Additional focus would also be managing multiple projects for multiple Kohler locations and executing them on time and delivering them to customers Leadership Collaboration Lead simulation projects from concept to delivery ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely execution Train and mentor new team members on FlexSim and simulation best practices Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and plant teams to understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions Promote and market IE simulation capabilities within the organization to expand adoption and business impact Data Analytics Digital Integration Integrate simulation outputs with Power BI dashboards for performance visualization and decision-making Work with SQL C and other object-oriented programming languages to customize simulation models and develop analytical tools Collaborate with smart factory and automation teams for digital integration and data-driven optimization Understanding of emulation model in FlexSim Plantsim would be the plus What we are looking for from your experience Education Bachelor s or master s degree in Industrial engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing or a related discipline Experience 7-12 years of experience in Industrial Engineering and Discrete Event Simulation FlexSim preferred Proficiency in FlexSim Plant Simulation or equivalent simulation software Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing IE fundamentals and process improvement methodologies Exposure to Power BI SQL and programming languages C Python etc Excellent analytical problem-solving and presentation skills Strong leadership qualities with experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across global teams Experience 7 to 12 years Mandatory Skills Discrete Event Simulation Engineer Flexsim Plantsim Anylogic simio Simulation Industrial Engineer Location Pune Maharashtra India