Industrial Engineer (W2 - Onsite)

Job Description:

• Top 3 Skills: Experience as a manufacturing training specialist/Industrial Engineer. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement Process Engineering background in Industrial setting.
• This is not simply making documentation to check a block.
• The documentation/ job aids will direct managers and workers how to perform the current line and a new line coming in from a closing plant.
• These materials will be used to get the facility operating efficiently.
• Read this description in full please.
• This role is for an engineer that can create better lines and automation.
• This skill is needed in order to better document and create work flows and job aids.
• This is not a junior role nor for someone that has only documentation experience with no engineering change background. *
• Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Training & Documentation consultant to utilize their Industrial Engineer experience to support the development and standardization of training materials across manufacturing and warehouse operations.

• This individual will spend significant time on the production and warehouse floor observing processes, engaging operators and subject-matter experts, and translating current and improved processes into clear, practical training documentation.
• The primary focus will be creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work, Job Instructions, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials that improve employee training, process consistency, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• The ideal candidate combines strong technical writing and training-development skills with practical manufacturing experience and an understanding of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles.
• Key Responsibilities
• Observe and document manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, receiving, material handling, kitting, and inventory processes.
• Partner directly with operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, supply chain, and other subject-matter experts to understand and document current processes.
• Develop clear, visual, operator-friendly:
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Standard Work Instructions
• OJT / Job Instruction documents
• Training guides and qualification materials
• Process flow documentation
• One-point lessons and visual aids
• Checklists and process verification documents
• Break complex processes into logical, sequential training steps that can be easily understood by new employees.
• Incorporate photographs, illustrations, screenshots, process parameters, quality checkpoints, safety requirements, and critical-to-quality steps into training materials.
• Identify inconsistencies, unnecessary process variation, unclear work instructions, and potential efficiency opportunities while documenting processes.
• Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to incorporate improved methods into standard work.
• Facilitate process reviews with operators and subject-matter experts to validate that documentation accurately reflects the approved process.
• Establish document revision controls and support an organized system for maintaining current training materials.
• Assist supervisors and trainers in implementing structured OJT programs and employee qualification processes.
• Develop training matrices and assist in tracking employee training and qualification status.
• Support new-hire onboarding and cross-training programs for manufacturing and warehouse employees.
• Conduct periodic floor audits to verify that documented standard work matches actual operating practices.
• Help create a sustainable process for updating training documentation when products, equipment, layouts, or processes change.
• Desired Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing SOPs, work instructions, OJT documentation, or manufacturing training materials.
• Ability to quickly understand manufacturing and warehouse processes through direct observation and employee engagement.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to convert complex processes into concise, operator-friendly instructions.
• Experience working directly with hourly manufacturing or warehouse employees.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio or similar process-mapping tools.
• Ability to create professional visual documentation incorporating photographs and process diagrams.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as standard work, waste elimination, 5S, visual management, process flow, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, A3, 8D, or similar methods is preferred.
• Experience supporting regulated, ISO-certified, or quality-controlled manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience developing training matrices or qualification/certification programs is a plus.
• Key Competencies: The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• Strong floor presence and comfort working directly within manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Ability to ask effective questions and extract process knowledge from experienced operators and technical experts.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Attention to detail and document accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication across hourly employees, supervisors, engineers, and management.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to recognize opportunities while documenting processes.
• Practical approach to documentation-materials must be usable on the floor, not simply administratively complete.
• Primary Deliverables Success in this assignment will be measured by the ability to:
• Develop and/or update prioritized manufacturing and warehouse SOPs and OJT materials.
• Establish consistent templates and standards for site training documentation.
• Create visual, easy-to-follow work instructions for critical operational processes.
• Establish training and qualification matrices for applicable departments.
• Reduce reliance on tribal knowledge by converting operator knowledge into documented standard processes.
• Improve new-hire training effectiveness and time to competency.
• Identify and document process-improvement opportunities discovered during process observation.
• Establish a sustainable documentation and revision-control process that can be maintained by the site after completion of the assignment.

Requirements

• Top 3 Skills: Experience as a manufacturing training specialist/Industrial Engineer. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement Process Engineering background in Industrial setting.