Manufacturing

NOW Hiring Heroes•Chicago, IL

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

We are hiring an Industrial Engineer – Operational Excellence to drive Lean transformation, process improvement, and safety performance across a multi-site operation. This is a hands-on role focused on: Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing / Lean Logistics Operational Efficiency Safety & Risk Reduction Veterans Encouraged to Apply - But not required Military Veterans with experience in engineering, logistics, operations, or maintenance are strongly encouraged to apply. Your leadership, structure, and problem-solving skills translate directly to this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field
3–5 years of experience in: Industrial Engineering Lean / Continuous Improvement Manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse environments

Nice To Haves

Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred)
Strong data analysis and problem-solving ability
Time studies and workflow optimization experience
Advanced Excel and process mapping tools
Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Process Improvement Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning
Develop labor standards, layouts, and process documentation
Identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead Kaizen events, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives
Drive standardization and process optimization
Train teams on Lean tools and best practices
Safety Perform hazard assessments and ergonomic evaluations
Support job safety analyses (JSA) and root cause investigations
Improve safety systems, layouts, and visual controls
Collaboration Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams
Support performance improvement across multiple sites