Industrial Engineer

SIMPLY STAFFED; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMPLY STAFFED in Decorah, IA is recruiting an Industrial Engineer to lead lean initiatives that remove bottlenecks and reduce WIP by applying 5S, standard work, and value stream mapping. You will manage IE operators and technicians, directing development and performance improvement across the site.

You will develop detailed improvement plans, track performance, and ensure timely completion of projects while designing layouts and safety measures to maximize plant utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of IE experience.
• Data collection, root-cause analysis and practical problem solving.
• LEAN principles knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication.
• Self-motivated with ability to shift priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement site lean activities (5S, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping, Kaizen, 8D).
• Foster development of facility Leads, Supervisors and Managers as a CI culture change agent.
• Standardize and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts and flow.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and office areas.
• Develop plans, drive project performance and ensure timely completion of improvements.
• Design layouts, equipment plans, and safety measures to maximize utilization.
• Own capital expenditures including design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Site Leadership on CI roadmap and capacity modeling.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Continuous improvement

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Summary of the Industrial Engineer:

The Industrial Engineer will lead the identification of issues impeding product flow, applying lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks and reduce work in progress (WIP). This includes management of the IE operators and technicians, providing direction, and developing their capability and performance.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Industrial Engineer:

• Lead and implement site lean activities such as 5S, standard work, visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to drive out waste and improve productivity.
• Leads in fostering the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by being a leading, proactive change agent that drives a CI culture Leads standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
• Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas, including both manufacturing and office.
• Develop detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion of improvement projects and savings goals
• Develops, designs, and plans equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities.
• Key owner and stakeholder of equipment capital expenditures, including design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to develop a continuous improvement roadmap driving best-in-class performance
• Lead creation and enhancement of capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards.

Education & Experience Requirements of Industrial Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Industrial Engineering degree REQUIRED!
• Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Industrial Services Data collection, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply throughput improvement processes Knowledge of LEAN principles
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to be flexible in shifting priorities and focusing on critical tasks