Industrial Engineer: Lean & Continuous Improvement Leader

Sora Resource Group; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group in Decorah, IA is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead lean initiatives, optimize production flow, and manage IE operators and technicians. You will drive process improvements, develop capabilities, and guide cross-functional teams toward higher efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of IE experience, with strong problem-solving and Lean skills to deliver measurable savings and performance gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Data collection, root cause analysis, and problem solving.
• Ability to apply throughput improvement processes.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles.

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.
• 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.

Skills

LEAN principles

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Job description

Sora Resource Group in Decorah, IA is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead lean initiatives, optimize production flow, and manage IE operators and technicians. You will drive process improvements, develop capabilities, and guide cross-functional teams toward higher efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of IE experience, with strong problem-solving and Lean skills to deliver measurable savings and performance gains.