Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · 1 day ago
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer will support kaizen activities and data-driven process improvement to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic growth initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Plan & lead cross-functional kaizen events focused on lean fundamentals, standard work, visual management, flow, problem-solving and strategic growth/ capacity initiatives
Drive the implementation of tools and processes across operations, supply chain, engineering, and commercial functions
Develop internal capability by training and coaching team members/ leaders in lean thinking, daily management and continuous improvement practice
Create and execute improvement roadmaps based on assessments of the business system maturity
Enable teams to embrace standardization, accountability, and data-driven decision making
Identify, document and disseminate internal best practices
Will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field; MBA or Master's preferred
7–10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement, preferably in a multi-site or matrixed industrial environment
Proven understanding of Lean Principles (e.g., 5S, value stream mapping, standard work, visual management, PDCA, SMED, A3 problem solving)
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional kaizen events and system-wide CI initiatives
Proven understanding of basic ops finance, including P&L impact, cost drivers, and fixed vs. variable costs
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and mentoring junior engineers
Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
Preferred
MBA or Master's
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
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