Lean Industrial Engineer & Continuous Improvement Leader

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize product flow across manufacturing and office functions.

You will lead lean activities such as 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D, mentor facility leaders, and partner with site leadership to implement capacity modeling and time standards while ensuring timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement site-wide lean activities (5S, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping, Kaizen, 8D).
• Foster development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers.
• Standardize and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts, and product flow.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and office operations.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure timely completion of improvement projects.
• Design equipment layouts, workflows, and safety measures to maximize utilization.
• Oversee capital expenditures with design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation.
• Collaborate on a CI roadmap with Operations and Site Leadership.
• Develop capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards.
• Provide direction to operators and technicians while supporting development.
• Perform data collection, root cause analysis, and problem solving.

Skills

Lean principles

Root cause analysis

Throughput improvement

Project leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize product flow across manufacturing and office functions.

You will lead lean activities such as 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D, mentor facility leaders, and partner with site leadership to implement capacity modeling and time standards while ensuring timely project completion.