Industrial Engineer

Position Overview

Lakeside Manufacturing, America's Premier Stainless Steel Utility Cart Manufacturer since 1946, is seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer. At Lakeside, we value a positive work environment, passion for customer service, and a desire to learn and grow. Under the direction of the Plant Manager, you will plan and coordinate production-engineering processes, improve operational efficiency, and manage projects in engineering, production, and programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate production engineering processes on a daily basis to produce high quality products
• Develop process improvements to effectively utilize equipment and materials and maximize production
• Develop work instructions for production areas
• Establish operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives
• Identify unsafe operations and practices and report them to management or a member of the safety committee
• Establish safety procedures and environmental regulations for team members
• Provide engineering support for production and maintenance activities to ensure maximum production
• Perform engineering analysis to reduce downtime and outages
• Evaluate current production activities and recommend improvements
• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities
• Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology, and production processes
• Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality, and reliability
• Investigate problems, analyze root causes, and derive resolutions
• Aid in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability
• Create and maintain schedules for individuals or teams
• Create and report on key performance indicators for production

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong numerical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the application of fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Benefits & Perks

• Schedule: 5-day workweek – Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Work Environment: Culture forward, team-oriented, safety-first, with free coffee and a nice lunchroom
• Benefits Package: Highly competitive benefits package including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, attendance, anniversary and holiday bonus, generous paid time off, and an educational assistance program offering up to $5250.00 a year