Industrial Engineer

Job Description:

DPP is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a direct hire position in Cresco, Iowa.

Position summary:

The Industrial Engineer will lead the identification of issues impeding product flow, applying lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks and reduce work in progress (WIP).
This includes management of the IE operators and technicians, providing direction, and developing their capability and performance.
Project management skills are a plus for this position. The focus will be on managing and leading projects rather than the management of people.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

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.
Leads in fostering the professional development of facility Leads, Supervisors, and Managers by being a leading, proactive change agent that drives a CI culture
Leads standardization and optimization of manufacturing processes, sequences, layouts, and flow.
Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas including both manufacturing and office.
Develop detailed plans, drive project performance, and assure timely completion and 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 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.
Additional duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
2-3 years of experience managing projects.
Industrial Services Data collection, root cause analysis and practical problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to apply throughput improvement processes
Knowledge of LEAN principles
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written/oral communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to be flexible in shifting priorities and focusing on critical tasks

Preferred candidate profile:

Experience & Background
- 3–5+ years in Industrial Engineering with a strong focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to lead projects (not people) and deliver measurable results in manufacturing environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
Core Skills
- Value Stream Mapping – Skilled at analyzing end-to-end production flow to identify inefficiencies and eliminate waste.
- Time Studies – Experienced in measuring task durations to set accurate standards and improve productivity.
- Process Improvements – Adept at evaluating workflows and implementing changes that enhance efficiency and quality.
- Lean Manufacturing Understanding – Solid knowledge of lean principles and tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) to drive operational excellence.
- Owning the Process Flow – Takes full responsibility for designing, monitoring, and optimizing material and product movement through the system.
Additional Strengths
- Strong project management skills for planning, tracking, and executing improvement initiatives.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of prioritizing critical tasks in a dynamic environment.
Cultural Fit
- Appreciates a collaborative, continuous improvement culture.
- Values work-life balance (1st shift only, no weekends or evenings).
- Comfortable working in a rural location with a close-knit team.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Justin at Justin.Hawkdppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00030).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DP Professionals (DPP) is a premier, full-service staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in the placement of highly qualified knowledge workers in both contingent and direct hire opportunities. Located in "famously hot" Columbia, SC, DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.

Job Ident #: 26-00030

Company Details

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Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Cresco, Iowa, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/