Industrial Engineer — Lean & CI Leader

Acloché LLC; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acloché LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and office functions in Cresco, IA. The role focuses on identifying issues affecting product flow, eliminating bottlenecks, reducing work in progress, and driving lean-based productivity gains.

You will guide operators and technicians, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and develop capabilities through mentorship and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide lean activities, including 5S, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to eliminate waste and boost productivity.
• Develop detailed project plans, drive performance, and ensure timely completion of improvement projects with measurable savings.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to design a continuous improvement roadmap for best-in-class performance.
• Provide direction to operators and technicians while developing their capabilities and performance.
• Perform data collection, root cause analysis, and practical problem solving to address operational issues.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Acloché LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and office functions in Cresco, IA. The role focuses on identifying issues affecting product flow, eliminating bottlenecks, reducing work in progress, and driving lean-based productivity gains.

You will guide operators and technicians, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and develop capabilities through mentorship and leadership.