Industrial Engineering Lead

job summary:
Our client is seeking an Industrial Engineering Lead in Jackson, MI, to drive operational excellence through process optimization and team leadership. This hybrid role requires a strategic thinker with a Bachelor's in IE or a related field to mentor a team of engineers, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable changes. You will bridge the gap between data analysis and real-world safety, quality, and delivery goals.

location: Jackson, Michigan
job type: Contract
salary: $32.46 - 37.46 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Industrial Engineers, prioritizing resources to resolve high-priority risks and close gaps in safety, compliance, and delivery.

• Partner with SMEs to review current performance, identify waste, and develop standardized work instructions and error-proofing measures.

• Conduct time and motion studies, variability analyses, and root cause assessments to determine unit costs and identify efficiency opportunities.

• Define future-state processes and KPIs, utilizing technology and automation to optimize workflows and ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery.

• Foster a culture of excellence by implementing new policies and technical enhancements that yield tangible benefits across the organization.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

• Engineering
• Safety
• Quality
  
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.
  
  
  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.