Industrial Engineer Position Available In Bossier, Louisiana

Industrial Engineer 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 4319 Marlena Street, Bossier City, LA 71111 Join Our Team as an Industrial Engineer at Hardware Resources! Are you ready to be part of a growing company that values your skills and offers a supportive work environment? Hardware Resources is looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our team. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or eager to enhance your manufacturing skills, this is a great opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your work makes a direct impact. Why Choose Hardware Resources? At Hardware Resources , we take pride in fostering a team atmosphere where employees are valued, motivated, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We support creativity, teamwork, and offer the freedom to take initiative in your work. We’re more than just a leader in the kitchen and bath industry – we’re a family. With 12 unique brands and a history of providing top-quality products, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of entrepreneurial spirit and collaboration . Our employees love that we are the perfect size – big enough to make an impact but small enough to feel connected. If you’re passionate about manufacturing, continuous improvement, and driving success, this could be your next career move!

Perks & Benefits:

We believe in taking care of our team. That’s why we offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and an extensive benefits package, including: PTO & Paid Holidays 401(k) with company match Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Personal Assistance Program and more As an industry leader in kitchen cabinet, bath, and closet products, we continue to grow and innovate. If you want to be part of a company where quality, customization, and customer service are our top priorities, this could be the perfect fit!

What You’ll Do:

As our Industrial Engineer , you’ll be a key player in optimizing our manufacturing processes to ensure we meet and exceed our goals. You’ll apply your expertise to improve production flow, enhance product quality, and increase overall efficiency in our wood products manufacturing operations. We’re looking for someone who thrives on problem-solving and implementing Lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

Key Performance Areas/Responsibilities Safety:

Observe/implement safe work practices, correct work practices to be safe providing an environment where team members can work injury free achieving a TIR of 2 or less. Will conduct safety and ergonomic assessments and be part of accident RCAs in the value stream(s) they support.

Quality:

Act as a change agent, seeking process control procedures to detect deviations from standard processes eliminating systemic rework or product issues before reaching final inspection/packaging. Goal is to reduce field reported issues and internal rework as a % of units shipped. Perform quality audits as required and maintain the gauge calibration program. Develop CTQs for various processes and assist in answering Voice of Customers (customer complaints).

People:

development of self and involvement or others achieving a Win-Win performance driven team that will sustain implemented improvements. Personal accountability and dependability are critical to the success of each operational leader’s team. Assist in developing SOPs and training for various value streams.

Delivery:

We are a customer driven and customer focused organization striving for 100% correct shipment of goods 100% complete and 100% on-time. Performance initiatives must improve or sustain this key customer satisfaction metric. Help resolve issues leading to late orders and/or longer lead times.

Costs:

effective management of each initiative to improve operational performance cost:

Labor:

productivity/efficiency as measured by overall output or output/labor hour worked. Conduct time studies and create production standards. Design and improve workstations by eliminating NVA work and create standard works after improvements.

Materials:

increased utilization, reduction of non-conforming materials being scrapped, resulting in lower material costs. Analyze inventory levels to establish Kanban’s on various consumable components.

Spending:

seek savings opportunities as component of each continuous improvement initiative, implemented procedure or product operation introduction. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the manager. What You Bring to the

Table:

Experience:

2-4 years working in a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of production processes. B.S. in Industrial Engineering required.

Skills:

Strong problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. DMAIC and/or Six Sigma experience a plus.

Lean Manufacturing:

Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles is highly preferred—a passion for streamlining workflows and reducing waste is a big plus!

Process Optimization:

You’ve got a knack for identifying inefficiencies and developing actionable solutions that improve productivity.

Quality Improvement:

Demonstrated ability to work on improving product quality by reducing defects, ensuring process consistency, and implementing quality control measures.

Workstation Design & Ergonomics:

Experience in designing/optimizing workstations for maximum productivity while considering ergonomic factors to improve worker comfort and reduce injury risk.

Line Balancing & Time Studies:

Expertise in balancing production lines, conducting time studies, and optimizing workflow to ensure each process runs efficiently with minimal downtime and bottlenecks.

Communication:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.

Continuous Improvement:

A commitment to improving processes, safety, quality, and production performance.

Project Management:

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and proficient in MS Office. Proficiency with Q1 Macros a plus. Additional Information Minimal travel A post job offer drug screen and background check will be performed Ready to Apply? If you’re looking to make a difference and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join Hardware Resources and become part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing. To view all our brand websites, visit Hardwareresources.com and click on the brand logos.

FSLA Status:

Salaried Exempt Location:

Bossier City, LA Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person