Industrial Engineer — Lean Operations & Quality Improvement

JPS Composite Materials; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Composite Materials in Anderson, SC is seeking an Industrial Engineer to ensure effective flow across the organization. This role reports to the Director of Manufacturing and collaborates with the plant leadership team to optimize production planning and execution.

Responsibilities include reviewing schedules, monitoring product flow, driving productivity, enforcing quality controls, and supporting safety, cost, and inventory metrics while upholding integrity and company policies.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an Industrial Engineer role or similar preferred; new graduates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in 6 Sigma Training / Experience preferred
• Ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations with multiple projects
• Travel as needed, up to 20% to our sister plant in Statesville, NC
• Live by the Steel Partners Code of Conduct and uphold JPS values

Responsibilities

• Review current production schedules and processes to find potential improvements to the planning process and production costs.
• Monitor product flow and implement changes to the processes to increase productivity and quality standards.
• Evaluate current manufacturing practices, manage production schedules, and improve efficiency and Quality
• Enforce quality control to reduce waste
• Assist the Business System Leaders with projects as needed
• Assist leaders in driving safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory metrics in their respective areas, and help establish measures of success.
• Participate in root cause, corrective action process as needed and ensure that business is conducted at the highest level of integrity
• Support Human Resource initiatives across the business (engagement activities and career fairs)
• Adhere to company, federal, state, and local business requirements, enforcing compliance and demonstrate high integrity in all aspects of business
• Maintain and build trusted relationships with peers, key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders

Skills

Matrix organization navigation

Six Sigma Training

0-2 years experience

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

JPS Composite Materials in Anderson, SC is seeking an Industrial Engineer to ensure effective flow across the organization. This role reports to the Director of Manufacturing and collaborates with the plant leadership team to optimize production planning and execution.

Responsibilities include reviewing schedules, monitoring product flow, driving productivity, enforcing quality controls, and supporting safety, cost, and inventory metrics while upholding integrity and company policies.