Industrial Engineer

Job Juncture; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Decorah, Iowa is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead the implementation of lean activities and optimize manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for fostering professional development among staff, driving continuous improvement across all functions, and managing capital expenditures. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, a strong knowledge of lean principles, and excellent communication skills. Join a team committed to enhancing productivity and efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Proven ability to apply throughput improvement processes.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement site lean activities to improve productivity.
• Foster the professional development of facility leaders.
• Standardize and optimize manufacturing processes.

Skills

Lean principles

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience

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 :

• 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