Industrial Engineer: Lean, CI & Manufacturing Optimization

Keystone Distinction Group; Decorah (IA); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturing firm in Decorah, Iowa is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead lean activities, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive improvements in product flow. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and a minimum of 5 years in a related role. Responsibilities include developing plans for continuous improvement, managing equipment layouts, and fostering a culture of change. Competitive salary in the range of $75-90K is offered.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles and throughput improvement processes.
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and implement site lean activities to drive out waste.
• Standardize and optimize manufacturing processes and layouts.
• Develop plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion.

Conocimientos

LEAN principles

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Location: Decorah, Iowa

Salary: $75-90K

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