Industrial Engineer and EHS Lead

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JOB SUMMARY :

The Industrial Engineer / EHS Lead is responsible for driving operational excellence across the facility by leading both Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program. This is a hands-on role that utilizes Industrial Engineering principles and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to evaluate, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, enhancing operational capability, efficiency, and sustainability. Concurrently, they will lead and champion a proactive EHS culture, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all associates. This position plays a key role in integrating best practices for efficiency and safety, mentoring associates, and achieving measurable improvements in production, quality, cost, and EHS performance. Expected balance between CI and EHS duties (75%CI and 25%EHS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence :

• Evaluate manufacturing processes using data analysis and engineering principles to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional process improvement events using Lean Six Sigma tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, TPM).
• Develop, document, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for optimized processes, ensuring proper training and adherence.
• Research, propose, and manage the implementation of improved processes, equipment modifications, or new manufacturing technologies.
• Implement and sustain 5S methodology throughout the facility.
• Manage and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, and project status.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) :

corrective / preventive

actions (CAPAs), and ensure timely reporting

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Certifications / Licenses

Skills and Qualifications :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 35. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

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