Industrial Engineer

Location: Thomasville, GA area

We are recruiting for a hands‑on Industrial Engineer to support a manufacturing operation focused on improving workflow, labor efficiency, cost control, and overall production performance. This is a plant‑based, execution‑driven role with a strong emphasis on Lean manufacturing and standardization.

This position is ideal for someone who prefers working on the floor, solving real operational problems, and turning data into practical, sustainable improvements.

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to optimize flow and efficiency.
• Conduct time studies and establish labor standards to support staffing and capacity planning.
• Develop and implement improved layouts to reduce waste and improve material flow.
• Support cost control, inventory control, and KPI performance initiatives.
• Create, maintain, and improve standard work, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including 5S, VSM, and mistake‑proofing.
• Support new product introductions, including process definition, documentation, and labor/material costing.
• Contribute to bills of material through labor and waste analysis.
• Partner cross‑functionally with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Evaluate project feasibility based on cost, space, technical requirements, and ROI.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Experience performing time studies and developing labor standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
  AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, plant‑floor environment.

• High visibility and regular interaction with plant leadership.
• Direct involvement in day‑to‑day operational improvement.
• Opportunity to grow responsibility as systems mature.
• A role focused on execution and results, not just analysis.

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