Industrial Engineer (W2 - Onsite)

Job Description:

·         Top 3 Skills: Experience as a manufacturing training specialist/Industrial Engineer. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement Process Engineering background in Industrial setting.

·         This is not simply making documentation to check a block.

·         The documentation/ job aids will direct managers and workers how to perform the current line and a new line coming in from a closing plant.

·         These materials will be used to get the facility operating efficiently.

·         ******Read this description in full please.

·         This role is for an engineer that can create better lines and automation.

·         This skill is needed in order to better document and create work flows and job aids.

·         This is not a junior role nor for someone that has only documentation experience with no engineering change background. *******

·         Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Training & Documentation consultant to utilize their Industrial Engineer experience to support the development and standardization of training materials across manufacturing and warehouse operations.

·         This individual will spend significant time on the production and warehouse floor observing processes, engaging operators and subject-matter experts, and translating current and improved processes into clear, practical training documentation.

·         The primary focus will be creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work, Job Instructions, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials that improve employee training, process consistency, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

·         The ideal candidate combines strong technical writing and training-development skills with practical manufacturing experience and an understanding of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles.

·         Key Responsibilities

·         Observe and document manufacturing, assembly, testing, warehouse, receiving, material handling, kitting, and inventory processes.

·         Partner directly with operators, supervisors, engineers, quality, supply chain, and other subject-matter experts to understand and document current processes.

·         Develop clear, visual, operator-friendly:

·         Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

·         Standard Work Instructions

·         OJT / Job Instruction documents

·         Training guides and qualification materials

·         Process flow documentation

·         One-point lessons and visual aids

·         Checklists and process verification documents

·         Break complex processes into logical, sequential training steps that can be easily understood by new employees.

·         Incorporate photographs, illustrations, screenshots, process parameters, quality checkpoints, safety requirements, and critical-to-quality steps into training materials.

·         Identify inconsistencies, unnecessary process variation, unclear work instructions, and potential efficiency opportunities while documenting processes.

·         Partner with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to incorporate improved methods into standard work.

·         Facilitate process reviews with operators and subject-matter experts to validate that documentation accurately reflects the approved process.

·         Establish document revision controls and support an organized system for maintaining current training materials.

·         Assist supervisors and trainers in implementing structured OJT programs and employee qualification processes.

·         Develop training matrices and assist in tracking employee training and qualification status.

·         Support new-hire onboarding and cross-training programs for manufacturing and warehouse employees.

·         Conduct periodic floor audits to verify that documented standard work matches actual operating practices.

·         Help create a sustainable process for updating training documentation when products, equipment, layouts, or processes change.

·         Desired Qualifications

·         3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, industrial training, technical writing, process engineering, continuous improvement, or a related field.

·         Demonstrated experience developing SOPs, work instructions, OJT documentation, or manufacturing training materials.

·         Ability to quickly understand manufacturing and warehouse processes through direct observation and employee engagement.

·         Strong technical writing skills with the ability to convert complex processes into concise, operator-friendly instructions.

·         Experience working directly with hourly manufacturing or warehouse employees.

·         Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio or similar process-mapping tools.

·         Ability to create professional visual documentation incorporating photographs and process diagrams.

·         Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as standard work, waste elimination, 5S, visual management, process flow, and continuous improvement.

·         Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, A3, 8D, or similar methods is preferred.

·         Experience supporting regulated, ISO-certified, or quality-controlled manufacturing environments is preferred.

·         Experience developing training matrices or qualification/certification programs is a plus.

·         Key Competencies: The successful candidate should demonstrate:

·         Strong floor presence and comfort working directly within manufacturing and warehouse environments.

·         Ability to ask effective questions and extract process knowledge from experienced operators and technical experts.

·         Strong organizational and project-management skills.

·         Attention to detail and document accuracy.

·         Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.

·         Effective communication across hourly employees, supervisors, engineers, and management.

·         Continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to recognize opportunities while documenting processes.

·         Practical approach to documentation—materials must be usable on the floor, not simply administratively complete.

·         Primary Deliverables Success in this assignment will be measured by the ability to:

·         Develop and/or update prioritized manufacturing and warehouse SOPs and OJT materials.

·         Establish consistent templates and standards for site training documentation.

·         Create visual, easy-to-follow work instructions for critical operational processes.

·         Establish training and qualification matrices for applicable departments.

·         Reduce reliance on tribal knowledge by converting operator knowledge into documented standard processes.

·         Improve new-hire training effectiveness and time to competency.

·         Identify and document process-improvement opportunities discovered during process observation.

• Establish a sustainable documentation and revision-control process that can be maintained by the site after completion of the assignment.