Industrial Engineer, Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead

The Keystone Distinction Group; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement in our Cresco, IA facility. You will identify bottlenecks, optimize product flow, and lead initiatives across manufacturing and office operations to boost productivity.

You will mentor operators and leaders, develop capacity models, and own key capital projects from design through implementation, fostering a culture of lean execution and measurable savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, continuous improvement, and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide lean activities, including 5S, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
• Foster the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers.
• Lead the standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and product flow.
• Lead and track continuous improvement activities across all functional areas, including manufacturing and office operations.
• Develop detailed project plans, drive project performance, and ensure timely completion of improvement projects and savings.
• Develop and plan equipment layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant facilities.
• Serve as owner for equipment capital expenditures, including design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to develop a continuous improvement roadmap for best-in-class performance.

Skills

Industrial data collection

Root cause analysis

LEAN principles

Project leadership

Throughput improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement in our Cresco, IA facility. You will identify bottlenecks, optimize product flow, and lead initiatives across manufacturing and office operations to boost productivity.

You will mentor operators and leaders, develop capacity models, and own key capital projects from design through implementation, fostering a culture of lean execution and measurable savings.