ERGONOMIST

ERGONOMICS & ERGONOMIST

Ergonomics is the science of work. Ergonomics derives from two Greek words: “Ergon” meaning work & “Nomoi” meaning natural laws Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices

that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities.

Ergonomist: Human Engineer Empirical approach to the study of human-machine

interactions Intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator

fatigue and discomfort

ERGONOMICS BENEFITS Reduction of Work Related Injuries

Increase Productivity

Increase Work Quality

Reduced Absenteeism

Increased Morale

Company Profile: Godrej Interio is India’s largest furniture brand. Diverse Product Range:-

Home & Office furniture Laboratories Hospitals & Healthcare Training institute Shipyards & Navy Auditoriums & Stadiums

50 exclusive showrooms in 18 cities and through 800 dealer outlets.

Godrej Interio is a business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. - part of the Godrej Group

Job Title: Sr. Ergonomist Job Description A) Responsibilities: Managing the ergonomic programs / workshops across India Supporting multiple customers on a daily basis as per

requirementB) Duties: Participating in day to day operations of ergonomic team. Vendor Development Recommend and develop appropriate strategies to address

company/ client ergonomic risks Evaluation of risk factors to reduce risks in both office and

industrial settings manage ergonomic scheduling, evaluation, report generation,

data extraction and equipment ordering.

Job Specification Qualifications : Undergraduate/ Postgraduate in Ergonomics

Experience : 2 - 4 years

Key skills / competency : Development of Ergonomics Training program & workshop Extensive knowledge and application of the principals of

ergonomics. Troubleshooting proficiency Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and follow-up on work flow Self-driven

Selection Procedure

Step 1: Personal discussion & HR round (Telephone/ Face to face) Step 2: Core Field (Telephone/Face to Face) Step 3: Field Round with functional head (Telephone/video

conference) Step 4: Personality Test: Leadership Skill Testing Step 5: Reference check

Company Profile: Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1995 Head Quarter – Seattle, Washington India Branches Chennai Hydrebad Bangalore Mumbai Fortune 500 company Leader in e-commerce Virtual Online-Trading Most customer-centric company

Job Title: Sr. Ergonomist

Job Description analyzing the interaction between people and

machinery/equipment assessing the design of products/systems via practical

experiments identifying problems by observing and interviewing

individuals in particular environments assessing the effect of work environments on employees assessing health and safety standards offering information, advice and recommendations to

clients Liaising with other professionals such as health specialists

and designers.

Job Specification Qualifications : Postgraduate degree in ergonomics/psychology/

physiology/physics/ operational research or mathematics

Experience : 5 - 7 years

Key skills / competency : Good numerical & analytical problem-solving skills Interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Ability to grasp technical concepts Systematic approach to work.

Selection Procedure

1) Online Survey / Examination2) Video- Conference / Telephone Interview

Company Profile:1) World largest Tractor Manufacturer

Job Title: Sr. Engineer - Ergonomics

Job Description : investigating the physical capabilities and limitations of the human

body undertaking workplace risk assessments producing user manuals to ensure the best use of new systems or

products using detailed knowledge of the human body to improve the

design of products, such as cars and leisure facilities assess health and safety standards or to investigate workplace

accidents presenting to clients, conferences and professional societies

Job Specification Qualifications : Postgraduate/ Undergraduate in Ergonomics

Experience : 6 - 8 years

Key skills / competency : Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, psychology,

mathematics and statistics, design methods, work organization and industrial sociology.

Good communication skills and an analytical approach Keen interest in people and the ability to work as part of a team Creative ability and an imaginative nature.

Selection Procedure

1) Written Test Aptitude Test Logical Reasoning Psychometric Test

2) Personal Interview Soft-skills Technical Know-how Final Negotiation – HR

LIMITATIONS IN THE SELECTION PRACTICES Godrej Interio No numerical aptitude test conducted. Presentation skills are not tested.

Amazon.com Leadership quality analysis missing Presentation skills are not tested. Written Logical Reasoning + Psychometric test not conducted.

Mahindra Tractors Personality test is not covered. Presentation skills are not tested.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT SELECTION PROCEDURE

Sr. No Procedures Godrej Interio Amazon.com Mahindra Tractors

1 Aptitude Test Not conducted Through On-line survey Through Witten test

2 Logical Reasoning Through Personal Interview

Through Personal Interview

Through Witten test

3 Technical Test Conducted Through Personal Interview

Through Witten test

4 Personality test Conducted Conducted Not conducted

5 Soft skills Not Conducted Through Personal Interview

Through Personal Interview,

6 Personal Interview Face to face VC / Con-call Face to Face

SUGGESTIONS Technocrat type interview must be practiced Leadership skills must be tested through group discussion and

Personal interview. Proper psychometric test / testing tools should be utilized to

evaluate to how he could handle the internal and external pressure.

Selection Instruments should be as follows:I. Communication skill: Interview, GD, PresentationsII. Analytical Skill: Aptitude test, data interpretation test, numerical

ability test, III. Written skills: Written testIV. Leadership Skills: GD, in basket interviewV. Core skill testing (experience): Interview, presentation, case studyVI. Business & environment knowledge: Interview, GD

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