HireNow Staffing, Inc. Direct Placement Online Services · 7 hours ago
Industrial Engineer (Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement)
El Reno, Oklahoma, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expHireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a top-tier Industrial Engineer to lead lean transformation and operational efficiency efforts at its El Reno facility. This role involves driving process optimization, workflow redesign, and cultural adoption of lean principles while overseeing IE operators and technicians to execute long-term operational excellence initiatives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead and implement lean tools including 5S, standard work, visual management, pace-to-takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D
Identify process constraints and execute improvements that reduce waste, WIP, and cycle times
Drive throughput improvement by optimizing layouts, sequences, material flow, and manufacturing processes
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across both plant operations and office-based functions
Develop capacity models, labor standards, production planning tools, and time studies
Improve equipment layouts, workflow efficiency, and jobsite safety practices
Manage, coach, and develop IE operators and technicians to strengthen execution capability
Train leads, supervisors, and managers to embed a continuous improvement mindset across the organization
Own equipment capital expenditures, including design input, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation
Partner with the Operations Manager and Site Leadership Team to define and execute a structured CI roadmap
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (required)
Minimum 5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven success improving throughput and eliminating production bottlenecks
Strong background in structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision making
Solid working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and CI methodologies
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence across levels
Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced operational settings
Must be comfortable working fully onsite in El Reno, Oklahoma
Preferred
Experience managing or mentoring technical teams within IE or CI functions
Prior ownership of plant layout redesign or equipment implementation projects
Demonstrated ability to build sustainable lean culture, not just one-time improvements
Experience partnering directly with site leadership on strategic operational priorities
Local or commutable candidates are strongly preferred
Benefits
Full benefits package
Relocation assistance
Company
HireNow Staffing, Inc. Direct Placement Online Services
HireNow Staffing emerged from recognizing a gap in the job market, where a more efficient and specialized staffing approach was needed.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase