Industrial Engineer 1 (TIE)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Total Industrial Engineer supports the plant's leadership in achieving financial and operational targets. Leads cross-functional team to implement continuous improvement activities following TPS principles. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Establish and expand TPS activity to visualize production progress and improve GENBA management throughout kaizen.
• Develop and implement KAIZEN plans to eliminate waste based on JIT techniques to improve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Introduce JIT tools and TPS principles from the design phase of product and processes to realize quick target achievement and future kaizen potential. 
• Challenge and identify areas to kaizen the job’s processes and systems.
• Develop kaizen leaders in the plant to increase TPS knowledge throughout the organization.
• Promote and initiate TPS learning through one-on-one coaching and teaching. 
• Work with project partners to move projects through the project's life cycle while verifying and validating impact and results.
• Create and revisit Standardized Work documents to meet production areas' KPIs. 
• Design manufacturing processes by visualizing the material and information flow of products.
• Manage multiple different projects deadlines and deliverables.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement training on different TPS concepts. 
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive implementation of kaizen.
• Identify areas of need to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and reduce lead time.
• Develop and design tools, jigs, flow racks, and other improvement items to resolve manufacturing problems and improve PR (Production Ratio)
• Partner with production leaders and operators to generate and implement kaizen ideas.
• Lead through influence to implement own cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop and prepare presentations to all levels of management including executive monthly Excellent Factory meeting
• Write and present A3 reports summarizing completed projects.
• Periodic training and benchmarking trips to affiliated companies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field 
• High motivation and energy towards continuous improvement.
• Must be flexible to change projects and have the ability to multi-task as priorities change.
• Be flexible with working hours, as needed, to support project coverage and base month’s activities, including weekends periodically.

Benefits Summary: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match 
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs 
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance 
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs 
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) 
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) 

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary: $70,000 - $87,000