Industrial Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead

6 Degrees Search; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Decorah, IA is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead lean initiatives and identify issues impeding product flow. You will apply lean principles to alleviate bottlenecks and reduce WIP, while managing IE operators and technicians to develop capability and performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years of IE experience, and strong problem-solving skills to drive throughput improvements, standardize processes, and maximize facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Industrial Engineering is 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 shift priorities and focus on critical tasks.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead in fostering professional development of facility leads, supervisors, and managers by driving a CI culture.
• Lead standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
• Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas, including 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 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.
• Lead creation and enhancement of capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards.

Skills

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Decorah, IA is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead lean initiatives and identify issues impeding product flow. You will apply lean principles to alleviate bottlenecks and reduce WIP, while managing IE operators and technicians to develop capability and performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years of IE experience, and strong problem-solving skills to drive throughput improvements, standardize processes, and maximize facility