Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineer
Location: Northwestern Iowa
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading manufacturer in the frozen foods industry, committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. They serve a large-scale production facility dedicated to delivering high-quality products to consumers nationwide.
What Our Client Offers You:
Salary: $85,000 – $110,000
Bonus Package: Yes
Medical Benefits: Included
401(k) Benefits: Available, with company match
Paid Time Off: Holiday, Vacation, and Sick leave provided
Relocation Assistance: Yes
What You’ll Do:
As a key player in our manufacturing operations, the Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineering Engineer will lead initiatives to optimize plant performance, enhance safety, and improve overall efficiency. This highly visible, hands-on role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen events, SOP development, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
Drive continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
Develop and implement standardized work practices and process documentation.
Partner with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
Design and optimize plant layouts, workflows, and material flow for efficiency.
Manage small-to-medium capital projects from conception to completion, ensuring ROI and adherence to safety standards.
Qualifications You Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or process improvement roles.
Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
Strong project management skills with experience implementing process improvements.
Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or similar is a plus.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across departments.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
Experience with facility layout design, TPM, or reliability engineering is a plus.
Willingness to travel occasionally for vendor visits, training, or equipment evaluations.
How to Apply:
If you like what you see here, please Apply Now to submit your resume. A real, live Kinsa Group Recruiter, Stephanie Savage, will review your information and get in touch if we think you’re a great fit. But, if you’d rather, please drop an email to stephanies@kinsa.com. Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com