Decorah, IA
$65,000.00 - $80,000.00
Industrial Engineer
Job Title: Production Engineer
Location: Decorah, IA
Job Summary:
Identify issues related to product flow and apply lean principles to resolve process bottlenecks, minimize waste, and reduce work-in-progress (WIP). Supervise and manage a team of Industrial Engineering (IE) operators and technicians, providing clear directions, fostering skill development, and enhancing team performance for continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering
- Root cause analysis, practical problem-solving skills, and Industrial Services Data collection experience
- Knowledge of LEAN principles
- Demonstrated ability to implement throughput improvement processes
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize critical tasks
Responsibilities:
- Lead and implement lean activities including 5S, standard work, visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to eliminate waste and enhance productivity
- Develop facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by driving a culture of continuous improvement (CI) and operational excellence
- Track and lead continuous improvement activities across all functional areas
- Standardize and optimize manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow
- Create detailed plans, monitor project performance, and ensure timely completion of improvement projects and savings goals
- Design and plan equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions
- Manage 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
- Develop capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards
Salary: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00