**Shape the Flow: Industrial Engineer**

**About This Opportunity:**
Imagine walking into a facility and seeing not just machines and people, but a living system of material and information. Your expertise is the key to unlocking its potential. We’re looking for an Industrial Engineer to become the driving force behind continuous improvement at our manufacturing site in Decorah, Iowa. This isn't just about optimizing processes; it's about leading a cultural shift, developing people, and directly shaping the future of our operations. You’ll be the architect of efficiency, turning bottlenecks into breakthroughs.

**You will be the catalyst for change, with a focus on:**

* Leading the charge on lean manufacturing initiatives. You’ll be hands-on, implementing 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, and Kaizen events to systematically eliminate waste and boost productivity.
* Developing people as much as processes. You will manage and mentor IE operators and technicians, while also acting as a coach and change agent for Leads, Supervisors, and Managers to foster a true continuous improvement (CI) culture.
* Owning the roadmap for improvement. Collaborating with the Operations Manager and Site Leadership, you’ll help develop and execute a CI strategy that drives us toward best-in-class performance.
* Designing the foundation of efficiency. This includes standardizing and optimizing manufacturing processes, sequences, and plant layouts to maximize flow and utilization.
* Spearheading critical projects from concept to completion. You will develop detailed plans, track performance, and ensure the timely delivery of improvement projects and savings goals. A key part of this is owning equipment capital expenditures—guiding design, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation.
* Building the tools for smarter decisions. You will lead the creation and enhancement of capacity models, production planning tools, and time standards.

**You bring the vision and the foundation:**

* A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with an Industrial Engineering degree required.
* A proven track record of at least 5 years in an Industrial Engineering role within manufacturing.
* Hands-on experience with data collection, root cause analysis, and practical problem-solving.
* Demonstrated ability to apply lean principles and throughput improvement processes in a tangible way.
* Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills that allow you to influence and teach at all levels.
* A self-motivated drive, with the flexibility to shift priorities and laser-focus on the most critical tasks.

This is a high-impact role where your work will be visible and valued. You’ll see your ideas come to life on the factory floor and feel the satisfaction of developing a team. We offer a competitive salary of **$75,000 - $90,000 per year** and the chance to build a legacy of efficiency