Key Responsibilities of an Ergonomist

1. ERGONOMIST

2. 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

3. ERGONOMICS BENEFITS
 Reduction of Work Related Injuries
 Increase Productivity
 Increase Work Quality
 Reduced Absenteeism
 Increased Morale

5. 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

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

7.  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

8.  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

9. 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

10.  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.

11.  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.

12.  Selection Procedure
1) Online Survey / Examination
2) Video- Conference / Telephone Interview

13. Company Profile:
1) World largest Tractor Manufacturer

14.  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

15.  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.

16.  Selection Procedure
1) Written Test
 Aptitude Test
 Logical Reasoning
 Psychometric Test
2) Personal Interview
 Soft-skills
 Technical Know-how
 Final Negotiation – HR

17. 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.

18. 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 Through Personal Through Witten test
Interview Interview
3 Technical Test Conducted Through Personal Through Witten test
Interview
4 Personality test Conducted Conducted Not conducted
5 Soft skills Not Conducted Through Personal Through Personal
Interview Interview,
6 Personal Interview Face to face VC / Con-call Face to Face

19. 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, Presentations
II. Analytical Skill: Aptitude test, data interpretation test, numerical
ability test,
III. Written skills: Written test
IV. Leadership Skills: GD, in basket interview
V. Core skill testing (experience): Interview, presentation, case study
VI. Business & environment knowledge: Interview, GD

20. Thank You