Industrial Engineer Specialist
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 102000 - 107000
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION OVERVIEW:AsIndustrial Engineer Specialist youll be a catalyst for transformation in our manufacturing operations. This is a high-impact role where youll lead cross-functional teams to eliminate waste reduce variation and drive measurable operational excellence using Lean Six Sigma and practical CI methodologies.
What makes this role unique:
- Direct influence on a multi-million-dollar waste reduction initiative
- Hands-on leadership across six value streams in an active manufacturing environment
- Partnership with 120 team members who are hungry for improvement
- Understand Autonomy to turn frontline ideas into tangible results that improve efficiency and reduce costs
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive Measurable Operational Excellence
- Lead value stream improvement activities that deliver quantifiable waste reduction and productivity gains
- Facilitate Kaizen events waste walks and focused improvement initiatives with clear ROI
- Implement and sustain 5S and visual management systems across all value streams
- Conduct daily Gemba walks converting observations into prioritized action plans
- Identify and eliminate the 7 wastes from daily operations
Build Systems and Standards
- Champion RedZone (our productivity data collection system) providing technical support and troubleshooting
- Partner with operations and IT to ensure data integrity drives better decision-making
- Create and maintain Standard Work documentation in engaging multimedia formats
- Develop audit systems to ensure standards are trained followed and continuously improved
- Build and maintain site loss trees and Loss Intelligence dashboards that cover scrap speed loss micro stops changeover loss rework and unplanned downtime by line and value stream.
- Analyze MTBF MTTR and failure mode Pareto charts for critical assets and translate findings into actionable recommendations for PM content frequency and SMED or design changes.
- Conduct time and motion studies and work sampling to identify waste and to validate or reset standards.
Develop People and Culture
- Train teams in Root Cause Analysis 5 Why Fishbone diagrams and structured problem-solving
- Coach leaders and frontline employees to use data visual management and standard work
- Transform employee improvement ideas into implemented solutionsclosing the loop with teams
- Build a culture where continuous improvement is simply how we work
- Strong floor presence and credibility with operators mechanics and supervisors combined with the ability to present clearly to executives.
- Strong facilitation and influencing skills able to lead cross functional work without direct authority.
Ensure Safety and Quality Excellence
- Proactively identify and eliminate safety hazards through preventive action
- Support execution of WFCs HACCP Plan and food safety objectives
- Model positive safety behaviors and maintain GMP standards
- Integrate safety and quality into every improvement initiative
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education:Industrial manufacturing engineering business degreeorcomparable hands-on manufacturing improvement experience
- Leadership:2 years leading people or teams in operations engineering or CI roles
- Experience:5 to 8 years of experience in high volume manufacturing preferably some Food and Beverage confectionery or CPG with high speed packaging and frequent changeovers.
- Technical Skills:Proven Lean or continuous improvement application in manufacturing; proficiency with Excel dashboards and manufacturing data systems
- Core Competencies:Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; high mechanical digital and emotional intelligence; effective facilitation and influence across all organizational levels
Preferred
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
- Formal Lean Manufacturing training or certification
- SAP or similar ERP experience
- Digital productivity systems experience (RedZone or equivalent)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:The new Industrial Engineer Specialist will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager at Worlds Finest Chocolate
COMPENSATION:
- Annual Salary: $00
- Annual Bonus: 5% of base salary based on company and/or individual performance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness Program
- 401k Matching
- HSA/FSA
- LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
- STD/LTD
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:This is an active hands-on role based primarily on day shift in our food manufacturing facility. Youll spend significant time on the production floor partnering with teams. Flexibility for occasional off-shift support (approximately one day per month) is required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Worlds Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing an environment of respect and inclusivity for all employees.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- GM Vehicles
- Lean
- Industrial Engineering
- Value Stream Mapping
- Assembly Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Autocad
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
