Lead Industrial Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead site-wide lean initiatives and CI projects. You will identify bottlenecks, optimize product flow, and drive improvements across manufacturing and office functions.

You will provide direction to operators and technicians, develop capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in Industrial Engineering with 3+ years in management are required.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting and analyzing industrial engineering data to drive improvements.
• Proven ability to apply lean principles to improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to guide operators, supervisors, and managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement site-wide lean activities (5S, standard work, visual management).
• Develop capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and office operations.
• Create and manage detailed project plans; track performance and savings goals.
• Design equipment layouts, workflows, and safety measures to maximize plant utilization.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager and Site Leadership to build a roadmap for best-in-class performance.
• Oversee capital equipment projects from design to procurement and implementation.
• Provide direction to staff and support their development and performance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead site-wide lean initiatives and CI projects. You will identify bottlenecks, optimize product flow, and drive improvements across manufacturing and office functions.

You will provide direction to operators and technicians, develop capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in Industrial Engineering with 3+ years in management are required.