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BYRNES AND RUPKEY Industrial Engineer in WATERLOO, Iowa

Job Title:

Industrial Engineer

Location:

Rochester, Minnesota

Salary:

$65-80 DOE

Job Summary of the Industrial Engineer:

Identify issues regarding product flow and apply lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks, minimize waste, and reduce work-in-progress (WIP). Oversee and manage Industrial Engineering (IE) operators and technicians, providing clear direction, fostering skill development, and enhancing team performance to support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications of Industrial Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.
  • Root cause analysis, practical problem-solving skills, and Industrial Services Data collection experience.
  • Knowledge of LEAN principles
  • Demonstrated ability to apply throughput improvement processes
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to focus on critical tasks.

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.
  • Lead the development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by serving as a proactive change agent who drives a culture of continuous improvement (CI) and operational excellence
  • Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas including both manufacturing and office.
  • Leads standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
  • Develop detailed plans, drive project performance, and ensure 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 the Operations Manager and site Leadership team to develop continuous Improvement roadmap driving best-in-class performance
  • Lead creation and enhancement of capacity modeling, production planning tools, and time standards.
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