Lead Industrial Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Confident Search Consultants; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in Cresco, IA is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead site-wide lean and continuous improvement initiatives, identify bottlenecks, and improve product flow in a manufacturing setting.

You will develop detailed project plans, design layouts, and support capital equipment projects while collaborating with site leadership to drive best-in-class performance and mentor teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial engineering data collection, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving.
• Strong knowledge of LEAN principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement site-wide lean activities, including 5S, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D, to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
• Foster the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers
• Lead the standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and product flow.
• Lead and track continuous improvement activities across all functional areas, including manufacturing and office operations.
• Develop detailed project plans, drive project performance, and ensure the timely completion of improvement projects and achievement of savings goals.
• Develop, design, and plan equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities.
• Serve as a key owner and stakeholder for equipment capital expenditures, including design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to develop a continuous improvement roadmap focused on achieving best-in-class performance.
• Lead the creation and enhancement of capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards.
• Provide direction to operators and technicians while supporting their professional development, capabilities, and performance.
• Perform industrial engineering data collection, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving to identify and address operational issues.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Data collection

Throughput improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Confident Search Consultants in Cresco, IA is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead site-wide lean and continuous improvement initiatives, identify bottlenecks, and improve product flow in a manufacturing setting.

You will develop detailed project plans, design layouts, and support capital equipment projects while collaborating with site leadership to drive best-in-class performance and mentor teams.