Industrial Engineer

Ethos • Calmar, IA

6d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer will identify issues that impede product flow and apply lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks and reduce work in progress. The role leads site-wide continuous improvement, process optimization, facility layout planning, and capital equipment projects. It also works with the Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to develop a continuous improvement roadmap and supports the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers while fostering a continuous improvement culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; an Industrial Engineering degree is required.
• Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Industrial services data collection, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply throughput improvement processes.
• Knowledge of lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement site lean activities, including 5S, standard work, visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D, to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Support the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers as a proactive change agent who drives a continuous improvement culture.
• Lead the standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
• Lead and track continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and office functions.
• Develop detailed plans, drive project performance, and ensure timely completion of improvement projects and savings goals.
• Develop, design, and plan equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize use of plant and manufacturing facilities.
• Own and serve as a 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 for best-in-class performance.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.
• Relocation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level