Industrial Engineer

DPP is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a career opportunity with our client known worldwide for building premium aluminum consumer trailers and premium aluminum business-to-business trailers.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.
• Leads and tracks continuous improvement activities through all functional areas including both manufacturing and office.
• Develops 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
• Collaborates with Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to develop continuous improvement roadmap driving best in class performance
• Leads 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 of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience and 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 

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.
• 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. 

About the team:

• 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.Hawk@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00471).Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents) are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA/V/DDP 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.