Industrial Engineer

Ajulia Executive Search; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in Cresco, Iowa is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive Lean initiatives and foster a continuous improvement culture. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of industrial engineering experience, and proven success in applying Lean methodologies. This role involves standardizing manufacturing processes, leading cross-functional CI projects, and enhancing operational excellence while collaborating with various teams.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industrial engineering experience.
• 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical skills with data collection and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and boost productivity.
• Champion a continuous improvement culture among leadership.
• Standardize and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Lead cross-functional CI projects for performance goals.
• Oversee capacity modeling and production planning tools.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean initiatives (5S, standard work, visual management, VSM, Kaizen, 8D) to eliminate waste and boost productivity across the site
• Champion a continuous improvement culture, coaching Leads, Supervisors, and Managers to strengthen leadership capability and operational excellence
• Standardize and optimize manufacturing processes, including layouts, workflows, sequences, and equipment utilization
• Lead cross‑functional CI projects, ensuring strong planning, execution, tracking, and achievement of performance and cost‑savings goals
• Oversee capacity modeling, production planning tools, and capital equipment projects, including design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of industrial engineering experience and 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong analytical capability, including data collection, root‑cause analysis, and hands‑on problem solving
• Proven success improving throughput and applying LEAN methodologies to optimize operations
• Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal, presentation, and written communication abilities