Senior Lean Industrial Engineer — Drive Process Excellence

Associated Materials Innovations; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Growth opportunities

Stable business model

Premier company culture

401K matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence in a high‑volume manufacturing setting. You will lead Lean projects, optimize labor and material flow, and partner with operations leadership to deliver cost and efficiency improvements.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing, a strong Lean background, and hands‑on experience with process optimization. Onsite work with exposure to a noisy plant environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–10 years in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated success driving process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Experience in flat glass or glass manufacturing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives including Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and waste elimination efforts.
• Implement and sustain Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, SMED, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Conduct time studies and develop labor standards to improve productivity.
• Analyze staffing requirements and support line balancing and capacity planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and increase operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and equipment utilization.
• Optimize plant layout, production flow, and material movement throughout the facility.
• Develop and maintain Value Stream Maps to support improved production performance.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support data-driven decision making.
• Partner with operations leadership to implement process improvements and Lean initiatives.
• Manage improvement projects to ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are achieved.
• Develop equipment specifications, cost analysis, and improvement proposals that enhance operational performance.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work documentation and process controls.
• Ensure adherence to established procedures and continuous improvement standards.
• Train and support teams in Lean tools and operational best practices.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Project management

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence in a high‑volume manufacturing setting. You will lead Lean projects, optimize labor and material flow, and partner with operations leadership to deliver cost and efficiency improvements.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing, a strong Lean background, and hands‑on experience with process optimization. Onsite work with exposure to a noisy plant environment is expected.