Industrial Engineer

Blox-LLC; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BLOX, LLC in Alabama is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize material flow and line-side operations across our manufacturing environment. You will apply Lean and 5S to design efficient layouts, standardize replenishment, and improve productivity and safety while scaling as volumes grow.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to ensure the right material is at the right place, right time, and in the right quantity, using data-driven methods to

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3-6 years minimum in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience leading cross functional initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining 5S programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping.
• Cost reduction and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize line-side layouts, material locations, workstations, staging areas, racks, carts, and point-of-use storage.
• Develop and implement standardized material replenishment systems, including min/max levels, Kanban, delivery routes, and replenishment frequencies.
• Optimize material flow from storage to point of use while minimizing operator travel, material handling, WIP, and congestion.
• Establish standardized line-side inventory levels based on production demand, consumption, takt time, and replenishment capability.
• Improve 5S, visual management, material identification, and workplace organization across manufacturing areas.
• Analyze floor-space utilization and develop layouts that support current production needs while allowing for future growth.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Material Handling to establish reliable point-of-use replenishment processes.
• Identify and eliminate recurring material shortages, excess inventory, searching, double handling, and unnecessary movement.
• Develop standardized layouts and material-flow practices that can be replicated across production lines and facilities.
• Use data, time studies, production requirements, and direct observation to identify opportunities and measure improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce labor requirements, improve production flow, and increase manufacturing capacity.
• Train and coach teams on 5S, lean principles, and best practices.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Value Stream Mapping

AutoCAD

Power BI

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Forma

Power BI

Visio

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven, results-focused Industrial Engineer to optimize material flow and line-side operations across our manufacturing environment. This role will focus on designing efficient line-side layouts, establishing standardized material presentation and replenishment systems, optimizing floor-space utilization, and eliminating waste associated with walking, searching, waiting, and unnecessary material handling.

The Industrial Engineer will work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to ensure the right material is available at the right location, in the right quantity, at the right time. The role will apply Lean and 5S principles to create organized, visual, and standardized production environments that improve productivity, safety, material availability, and scalability as manufacturing volumes increase.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and optimize line-side layouts, material locations, workstations, staging areas, racks, carts, and point-of-use storage.
• Develop and implement standardized material replenishment systems, including min/max levels, Kanban, delivery routes, and replenishment frequencies.
• Optimize material flow from storage to point of use while minimizing operator travel, material handling, WIP, and congestion.
• Establish standardized line-side inventory levels based on production demand, consumption, takt time, and replenishment capability.
• Improve 5S, visual management, material identification, and workplace organization across manufacturing areas.
• Analyze floor-space utilization and develop layouts that support current production needs while allowing for future growth.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Material Handling to establish reliable point-of-use replenishment processes.
• Identify and eliminate recurring material shortages, excess inventory, searching, double handling, and unnecessary movement.
• Develop standardized layouts and material-flow practices that can be replicated across production lines and facilities.
• Use data, time studies, production requirements, and direct observation to identify opportunities and measure improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce labor requirements, improve production flow, and increase manufacturing capacity.
• Train and coach teams on 5S, lean principles, and best practices.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3-6 years minimum in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience leading cross functional initiatives.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining 5S programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping.
• Cost reduction and process optimization.
• AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Forma, Power BI, Visio, Smartsheet, MS Office.

Benefits:

BLOX offers the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

BLOX believes in the growth of our people. We provide support for employees pursuing licenses/certifications, creating clear pathways for skill development and career advancement.

BLOX, LLC is committed to making employment decisions based on an individual’s qualifications, performance, and ability to contribute to our team. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are equally committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace. Harassment or discrimination of any kind based based on a protected status is strictly prohibited.