Industrial Engineer - SOPs, Training and Process Docs

SGS Consulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Columbus, OH seeks a documentation-focused professional to capture and standardize manufacturing and warehouse processes. You will develop SOPs, work instructions, and training materials, translating complex activities into clear, operator-friendly guides with visuals and checklists.

The role requires strong technical writing, experience with production floor environments, and the ability to collaborate across operators, engineers, and quality teams to drive consistent training

Qualifications

• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, OJT documentation, or training materials.
• Ability to observe manufacturing/warehouse processes and translate into concise instructions.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to create operator-friendly materials.
• Experience working with hourly manufacturing or warehouse employees.
• Knowledge of Lean concepts such as standard work, 5S, and visual management.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, receiving, material handling, kitting, and inventory processes.
• Partner with operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, supply chain to document current processes.
• Develop SOPs, standard work instructions, OJT documents, training guides and qualification materials.
• Create training materials with photos, illustrations, process diagrams, and checklists.
• Identify inefficiencies and variation; support improvements in standard work.
• Facilitate process reviews and establish revision controls for training materials.
• Assist with onboarding, cross-training, and tracking training status.
• Conduct periodic floor audits to verify documentation matches practices.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Documentation skills

Technical writing

OJT documentation

Process mapping

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Tools

Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

SGS Consulting in Columbus, OH seeks a documentation-focused professional to capture and standardize manufacturing and warehouse processes. You will develop SOPs, work instructions, and training materials, translating complex activities into clear, operator-friendly guides with visuals and checklists.

The role requires strong technical writing, experience with production floor environments, and the ability to collaborate across operators, engineers, and quality teams to drive consistent training