Industrial Engineer III – Packaging & Material Flow Optimization
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Job Summary
Industrial Engineer III Packaging & Material Flow Optimization (Onsite Eagle WI)
Manufacturing Lean Operations Supplier Packaging Strategy
Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is partnering with a leading advanced manufacturing organization to identify an Industrial Engineer III who thrives in fast-paced production-driven environments and wants to make a measurable impact on how materials move arrive and perform on the shop floor.
This is not a traditional packaging role.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing how materials flow into manufacturingefficiently cost-effectively and production-ready.
What Youll Own:
- Design and optimize supplier packaging strategies aligned to PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Improve material presentation to the line to drive efficiency reduce handling and eliminate waste
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across packaging logistics and manufacturing interfaces
- Develop and implement standard work SOPs and packaging policies
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality and Engineering
- Evaluate and implement equipment layouts and material flow processes
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure packaging readiness from day one
- Travel to suppliers (regional) to assess and improve inbound material packaging and transport
What This Role Is (and Is Not)
IS:
- A plant-facing Industrial Engineering role
- Focused on material flow inbound logistics and production readiness
- Driving real operational impact on the shop floor
NOT:
- A consumer packaging / labeling / boxing role
- A purely design or documentation-based position
What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
- 5 years in manufacturing / industrial engineering environments
- Experience with:
- Material flow & line-side presentation
- Packaging strategy for inbound materials / WIP
- Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work both strategically and hands-on in the plant
Preferred:
- SAP or ERP exposure
- CAD tools (AutoCAD SolidWorks etc.)
- Experience with PFEP TCO modeling or supplier packaging programs
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Direct impact on plant performance cost and efficiency
- Opportunity to design systemsnot just maintain them
- High visibility across operations engineering and supply chain
- A role where your work is seen measured and implemented
Why Work With NWTS:
At Northwest Talent Solutions we dont just submit resumeswe operate as a strategic talent partner:
- Speed-to-market: We move quickly and keep you informed
- Precision matching: We focus on roles that align with your actual experience
- Direct communication: Transparent responsive and respectful of your time
- AI-enabled screening: Ensures alignment before submissionno wasted cycles
Interested
Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation. Were moving quickly on this search and prioritizing candidates ready to make an immediate impact.
