Industrial Engineer

As NABRICO's Industrial Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across our manufacturing operations through capacity planning, production analytics, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will leverage data to improve throughput, maximize resource utilization, eliminate bottlenecks, and support strategic decision-making that enhances productivity, quality, and on-time delivery performance.

*No sponsorship will be provided for this role now or in the future

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workforce planning models across all production areas, including direct labor, indirect labor, and support functions.
• Create and continuously improve capacity models for production lines and critical work centers to support customer demand, production goals, and business growth.
• Analyze throughput, cycle time, and production performance data to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Partner with Production, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to optimize workflows, improve resource utilization, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor, analyze, and report labor productivity, efficiency, and utilization metrics by department, work center, and shift.
• Support production planning and scheduling activities through data-driven labor forecasting and capacity assessments.
• Develop and maintain plant-wide OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) reporting, including Availability, Performance, and Quality metrics.
• Perform scenario modeling and operational analyses to evaluate the impact of new product introductions, volume changes, process improvements, and capital investments.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts related to missed production targets, capacity constraints, and operational inefficiencies, implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, waste reduction, process standardization, and operational excellence.
• Conduct time studies and support the development of labor standards, standard work, and best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership through data analysis, reporting, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, capacity planning, manufacturing analytics, production planning, or operations analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, labor optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience utilizing SQL, Python, or similar tools for analysis and reporting.
• Experience with simulation and modeling software such as Arena, AnyLogic, Simio, or similar platforms preferred.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence principles preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Production, and Leadership teams.
• Self-motivated with a passion for driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

At NABRICO, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance by implementing data-driven solutions that improve efficiency, support growth, and strengthen our commitment to operational excellence.