Industrial Engineering Director: Lean Ops Leader

ES Foundry Corp; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

ES Foundry Corp in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Director of Industrial Engineering to lead the IE division, drive lean improvements, and optimize factory performance. You will manage engineers, review data, and implement capacity models to increase throughput and efficiency in a state-of-the-art solar manufacturing facility.

The role requires a strong track record in solar/manufacturing operations, capacity planning, and cost modeling, plus hands-on leadership to mentor teams and advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the job offered or as an Operations Support Director in solar manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, capacity planning, cost modeling, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong experience using production data, performance metrics, and operational analysis to improve factory performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vision and strategy for the Industrial Engineering division.
• Hire, coach, and mentor Industrial Engineering Managers, engineers, and team members.
• Manage, coach, and mentor a high-performing Industrial Engineering division, including setting performance expectations, conducting regular performance evaluations, and identifying training needs to strengthen team member skills and knowledge.
• Review production data, performance metrics, and operational parameters to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Make data-driven recommendations to optimize cycle time, cost, productivity, and factory performance, including driving improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), labor productivity, and capacity.
• Oversee materials management, inventory control, and consumption control.
• Lead budgeting for labor, materials, and utilities.
• Establish cost models for products and manage and control operating expenses.
• Aid in the development, maintenance, and automation of manufacturing capacity models.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lean manufacturing methods, driving waste reduction initiatives, and implementing best practices across the factory.
• Encourage employee involvement and engagement in process improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, evaluate existing workflows through value stream mapping, and develop strategies to increase throughput and capacity.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee project deliverables, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards, including defining deliverables, setting priorities, allocating resources, and managing timelines.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

People Leadership

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Financial Acumen

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

ES Foundry Corp in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Director of Industrial Engineering to lead the IE division, drive lean improvements, and optimize factory performance. You will manage engineers, review data, and implement capacity models to increase throughput and efficiency in a state-of-the-art solar manufacturing facility.

The role requires a strong track record in solar/manufacturing operations, capacity planning, and cost modeling, plus hands-on leadership to mentor teams and advance