Job Description:

• Review production schedules, processes, specifications and related information.
• Design manufacturing processes that maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Develop and implement process improvements and technology upgrades.
• Design control systems to minimize production costs and problems.
• Develop design and manufacturing standards in conjunction with management and staff use. Make lists of supplies and equipment, purchase orders, analyze costs, and estimate production costs.
• Design the facility layout and determine staffing requirements.
• Train employees on new procedures and provide instructions and manuals.
• Manage process documentation and prepare production reports.
• Evaluate current production methods and identify methods for improvement.
• Manage production schedules and coordinate services to maximize productivity.
• Apply quality control to reduce waste.
• Improve the efficiency of each production process.
• Evaluate employee duties and responsibilities, and identify procedures or tools to improve productivity.

• Requires an Industrial Engineering degree or related field.
• Relevant work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of production machinery, processes and standards.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Documentation and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD.
• Industrial engineers use basic and advanced calculations to determine the current and potential productivity of a process. The ability to use calculus, trigonometry, algebra, and other forms of math is important for this position.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required for an industrial engineer. They must be aware of the needs of the business while making comprehensible technical recommendations.
• Good leadership skills help industrial engineers implement productivity changes. The ability to develop relationships with colleagues is useful when making recommendations.
• Industrial engineers often need to create workable solutions to a variety of challenges. Whether it’s improving the production of a certain product or reducing waste, being able to come up with a plan to fix the problem is crucial.
• Industrial engineers must use analytical skills to evaluate and interpret data. They also use these skills to generate reports and describe results for business decision makers.