Industrial/Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Industrial/Continuous Improvement Engineer applies engineering principles, mathematics, and management techniques to optimize complex systems, processes, and operations for maximum efficiency, productivity, and quality.

Job Duties

Process Analysis & Optimization: Analyze workflows, production systems, and operations to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste, then design and implement solutions to streamline them

• Labor Standard Development: Perform work measurements, including time studies, line balancing, work simplification to determine manning requirements and performance data
• Layout & Facility Design: Plan and optimize facility layouts for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and other operational spaces, considering space utilization, material flow, ergonomics, and safety
• Quality Management System: Implement and maintain systems to ensure products and processes meet specifications
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with management, operations, and other departments to implement recommendations and monitor results
• Continuous Improvement: Develops, implements and monitors the continuous improvement program, leading VSM, 5S and kaizen events. Drives lean training and implements a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA, VSM, Kaizen, problem solving, etc.
• New Product and Process Introductions: Actively participates to incorporate Lean and Continuous Improvement strategies during initial product launches

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Experience

Strong background in time studies, work simplification, standard data, line balancing and other work measurement techniques; related certifications (Black Belt, Six Sigma, Lean Champion, etc.) desired

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Access, Project) and manufacturing operating systems
• Proficiency with MRP and Inventory Management practices
• Knowledge and proven skills in Lean Manufacturing methods
• Knowledge in advanced problem-solving techniques and process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma (DMAIC), flow and Kaizen process, Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Sewing/Textile background a plus

Education

• BS in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Lean/Continuous Improvement
• 3-5 Years of manufacturing experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to stand and use external dexterities for an entire shift

Must be able to lift, pull and push to 45 pounds at times

Requires lifting, bending, reaching, and carrying

Noise in the work environment is generally moderate

Equal Opportunity Employer