Industrial Engineer

DPP is seeking an Industrial Engineer for a direct hire position in Cresco, Iowa.

• 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.

• 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.
• Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas including both manufacturing and office.
• Develop 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
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to develop continuous improvement roadmap driving best in class performance
• Lead creation and enhancement of capacity modeling, production planning tools and time standards.
• Additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• 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

• 3-5 years in Industrial Engineering with a strong focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead projects (not people) and deliver measurable results in manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (required).

• 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.

• 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.

Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Justin at to learn more about this position (#
26-00030 ).

Authorized US Worker – s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D