Industrial Engineer
Gables Search Group
Decorah, IA
Job Title: Industrial Engineer
Location: Decorah, Iowa
Salary: $75-90K
Job Summary of the Industrial Engineer: The Industrial Engineer will lead the 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.
Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Industrial Engineer:
- 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 of 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
- Collaborate with Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to develop a continuous improvement roadmap driving best-in-class performance
- Lead creation and enhancement of capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards.
Education & Experience Requirements of Industrial Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Industrial Engineering degree 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
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to be flexible in shifting priorities and focusing on critical tasks
About the Company
Gables Search Group
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.