Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineer – Frozen Foods Category

Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineer
Location: Northwestern Iowa

About Our Client:
Our client is a leading manufacturer in the frozen foods industry, committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. They serve a large-scale production facility dedicated to delivering high-quality products to consumers nationwide.

What Our Client Offers You:

• Salary: $85,000 – $110,000
• Bonus Package: Yes
• Medical Benefits: Included
• 401(k) Benefits: Available, with company match
• Paid Time Off: Holiday, Vacation, and Sick leave provided
• Relocation Assistance: Yes

What You’ll Do:
As a key player in our manufacturing operations, the Continuous Improvement & Industrial Engineering Engineer will lead initiatives to optimize plant performance, enhance safety, and improve overall efficiency. This highly visible, hands-on role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements.

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen events, SOP development, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Develop and implement standardized work practices and process documentation.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Design and optimize plant layouts, workflows, and material flow for efficiency.
• Manage small-to-medium capital projects from conception to completion, ensuring ROI and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or process improvement roles.
• Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
• Strong project management skills with experience implementing process improvements.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or similar is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across departments.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with facility layout design, TPM, or reliability engineering is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for vendor visits, training, or equipment evaluations.

How to Apply:
If you like what you see here, please Apply Now to submit your resume. A real, live Kinsa Group Recruiter, Stephanie Savage, will review your information and get in touch if we think you’re a great fit. But, if you’d rather, please drop an email to stephanies@kinsa.com.Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com