LATAM Partners · 1 month ago
Industrial Engineer Plant Operations
Great Falls, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expBalanced Unitized Team is a family-owned company based in Montana, specialized in unitized curtain wall, aluminum windows and cladding systems for high-quality construction projects. They are seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead plant operations, focusing on optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring quality and safety in manufacturing.
Human Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations on the manufacturing floor and ensure production plans and deadlines are met
Manage and coordinate a 50-100 person team (production lines, supervisors, operators)
Analyze production flows, identify bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement projects (cycle time, waste reduction, layout optimization, line balancing, etc.)
Design, document and standardize production processes, work instructions and best practices
Implement lean manufacturing and process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity
Use production data and KPIs to drive decisions and report plant performance to ownership and management
Lead root cause analysis for recurring quality or production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate closely with owners, production, quality and maintenance to ensure smooth plant operations
Promote and enforce a safety-first culture in all areas of the plant
Participate in planning and execution of new automation, machinery or technology projects in the plant
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering (Licenciatura en Ingeniería Industrial) required for TN Visa category
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in: + Curtain wall, aluminum windows, cladding, façades, or + Metal-mechanic / fabrication plants with technical products and high-volume production
Proven experience supervising or managing plant operations and production teams
Strong background in process optimization, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and KPI tracking
Comfortable working both on the production floor and in an office/engineering setting
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities
Intermediate to advanced English (able to communicate with management and the plant team in the U.S.)
Preferred
Experience in factories with ISO 9000 or similar quality systems
Experience with automation projects, CAD/CAM or CNC environments
Familiarity with P6 Primavera or other project scheduling tools
Experience using or implementing AI or digital tools to improve production processes
Benefits
Initial housing provided and paid by the company during your start-up period in the U.S.
Health insurance (medical, and may include dental and vision) after the eligibility period.
Paid time off (PTO), including vacation days and sick leave.
Paid holidays according to the company calendar.
Retirement plan (401(k) or similar) with company contribution (if applicable).
All necessary tools, equipment and PPE provided by the company.
Ongoing training and development in plant operations, process improvement and leadership.
A family-owned, team-oriented work environment where safety, respect and collaboration are core values.
Company
LATAM Partners
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase