Job Description

Industrial Engineer

Employment Type: Direct Hire (Full-Time)

Location: Thomasville, GA area

Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

What to Expect

• 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.

About TES Recruiting

TES Recruiting places engineering and operations talent into manufacturing environments, with a focus on long-term fit, performance, and impact.

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