Remote - Industrial Engineer –Lean / Continuous Improvement / Manufacturing

Industrial Engineer – Operational Excellence (Lean / Continuous Improvement / Manufacturing)

$85,000 – $95,000 Nogtiable + Bonus | Full-Time | Travel: 50–75%

Overview

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.

Compensation

$85,000 – $95,000 + performance incentives

Search Keywords:
Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Six Sigma, Process Engineer, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA, Operational Excellence

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

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Skills

• 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

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and warehouse environments
• Exposure to production floors, forklifts, and outdoor conditions
• Travel required (50–75%)

What You’ll Deliver

• Improved efficiency, throughput, and productivity
• Reduced waste, downtime, and safety incidents
• Scalable Lean processes across multiple locations

Who This Is For

• Hands-on problem solvers who thrive in operations
• Candidates passionate about Lean and continuous improvement
• Professionals comfortable working across multiple sites and teams