Manufacturing Industrial Systems Manager

HOLT•Waco, TX

About The Position

The Industrial Systems Manager leads the analysis, design, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, labor standards, and plant layouts to increase productivity, reduce waste, and scale operations effectively. This role owns and maintains the Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) within the ERP system, ensuring accurate routings, labor standards, and operational data that drive production planning and cost models. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Requirements

Proficiency in lean tools (5S, VSM, Kaizen), layout optimization, and time/motion study techniques
Familiarity with Epicor Kinetic ERP and its Engineering Workbench or MES modules
Familiarity with CAD or layout planning tools (AutoCAD, Visio)
Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to process improvement
Excellent cross-functional communication and project management skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently
Ability to identify problems and generate solutions
Solid recordkeeping and document control to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures
Ability to delegate
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Seven or more years of industrial engineering experience
Two or more years in a leadership role
Strong experience managing and maintaining ERP-based routings and labor standards (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Experience in make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing environments
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt), preferred

Responsibilities

Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
Leads, mentors, and develops a team of Industrial Engineers across all production areas
Owns the development, accuracy, and maintenance of Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) in the ERP system — including routings, labor operations, setup and cycle times, and work centers
Conducts time studies and data analysis to establish labor standards and capacity models
Creates and optimizes plant layouts, material flow, and workstation design to support lean manufacturing
Partners with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure production processes align with labor standards and facility constraints
Collaborates with Planning to ensure routings and labor models support realistic scheduling and material flow
Drives continuous improvement projects focused on throughput, ergonomics, cost reduction, and efficiency
Supports new product introduction (NPI) with early manufacturing analysis and integration into MoM
Validates changes in labor, routings, or resources through trials and feedback loops with production
Tracks and reports KPIs such as OEE, labor efficiency, and utilization across departments
Partners with Finance and Operations to support accurate product costing and headcount planning
Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Performs other duties as assigned