- Field
- Manufacturing and process engineering
- Location
- Cresco, IA
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid
- Pay
- $70k to $90k
About the role
Join a manufacturing team where continuous improvement, lean principles, and process optimization are central to improving productivity and operational performance.
What you would own
- You will also help foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility.
- Including but not limited to: 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.
What they are looking for
- Experience with industrial engineering data collection, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving.
- Demonstrated ability to apply processes and methods focused on improving throughput.
- Strong knowledge of LEAN principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to shift priorities and focus on critical tasks as needed.
- Strong ability to lead projects, manage priorities, and drive initiatives through completion.
- Ability to work collaboratively with operations and site leadership to identify opportunities and implement improvements.
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of management experience.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.