Industrial Engineer: Lean Operations & Process Improvement

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search in Decorah, IA is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead identification of production flow issues, applying lean principles to alleviate bottlenecks and reduce work in progress (WIP) by directing IE operators and technicians and developing their capabilities.

You will drive capacity modeling, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and office functions, partnering with site leadership to achieve savings and performance goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search in Decorah, IA is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead identification of production flow issues, applying lean principles to alleviate bottlenecks and reduce work in progress (WIP) by directing IE operators and technicians and developing their capabilities.

You will drive capacity modeling, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and office functions, partnering with site leadership to achieve savings and performance goals.