Industrial Engineer

Job Summary of the Industrial Engineer: Identify issues regarding product flow and apply lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks, minimize waste, and reduce work-in-progress (WIP). Oversee and manage Industrial Engineering (IE) operators and technicians, providing clear direction, fostering skill development, and enhancing team performance to support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications of Industrial Engineer: 
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience. 
• Root cause analysis, practical problem-solving skills, and Industrial Services Data collection experience. 
• Knowledge of LEAN principles
• Demonstrated ability to apply throughput improvement processes
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to focus on critical tasks.

Responsibilities of the Industrial Engineer:
•  Lead and implement site lean activities such as 5S, standard work, visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to drive out waste and improve productivity.
• Lead the development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by serving as a proactive change agent who drives a culture of continuous improvement (CI) and operational excellence
• Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas including both manufacturing and office.
• Leads standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
• Develop detailed plans, drive project performance, and ensure timely completion of improvement projects and savings goals
• Develops, designs, and plans equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities.
• Key owner and stakeholder of equipment capital expenditures, including design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager and site Leadership team to develop continuous Improvement roadmap driving best-in-class performance
• Lead creation and enhancement of capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards.