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Industrial Engineer Job in Cresco, IA
Lead identification of issues impeding product flow, applying lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks and reduce work in progress (WIP). This includes management of the IE operators and technicians, providing direction, and developing their capability and performance
Essential Functions:
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.
Leads in fostering the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by being a leading, proactive change agent that drives a CI culture
Leads standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas including both manufacturing and office.
Develop detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion and 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
Collaborates with 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.
Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience. Minimum 3 years' experience in management
Industrial Services Data collection, root cause analysis and practical problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to apply throughput improvement processes
Knowledge of LEAN principles
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to be flexible in shifting priorities and focusing on critical tasks