Industrial Engineer - Lean Manufacturing

Ilocatum; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in Decorah, Iowa is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to identify bottlenecks and apply lean principles to improve product flow and reduce WIP. You will lead IE operators and technicians, providing direction and developing capability across the site.

Key responsibilities include leading 5S, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to drive waste out of processes and to achieve savings goals, while collaborating with site leadership on a continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Industrial Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Experience with data collection, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to apply throughput improvement processes and LEAN principles.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement site lean activities (5S, standard work, visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, 8D).
• Drive waste reduction and productivity improvements across manufacturing and office areas.
• Foster continuous improvement culture through leadership of facility Leads, Supervisors and Managers.
• Standardize and optimize processes, sequences, layouts and flow.
• Develop plans, track performance and ensure timely completion of improvement projects and savings goals.
• Design equipment layouts, workflow and safety measures to maximize utilization.
• Own and manage capital expenditures through design, vendor selection and implementation.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and Site Leadership to craft CI roadmaps.
• Oversee capacity modeling, production planning tools and time standards.

Skills

Lean principles

Process improvement

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Industrial Engineering

Job description

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