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Industrial Engineer

Cresco, IA

Posted: 07/21/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Manufacturing Job Number: 6812 Pay Rate: 75000

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Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer leads continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity using Lean principles. This role also manages the Industrial Engineering team and partners with operations to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Lean initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, and 8D problem solving.
  • Identify process improvements to reduce waste, improve throughput, and increase efficiency.
  • Manage, coach, and develop the Industrial Engineering team.
  • Standardize and improve manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects from planning through implementation.
  • Support capital equipment projects, including planning, vendor selection, and implementation.
  • Partner with operations leadership to improve plant performance and capacity.
  • Develop production standards, capacity models, and planning tools.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in manufacturing.
  • 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Experience with root cause analysis, process improvement, and data analysis.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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