Industrial Engineer
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Cudahy
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages:Competitive Pay: $59,500
$88,000
annuallyAnnual Bonus Earning PotentialComprehensive Health
Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available
to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of
employment.Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation
Assistance packages!In addition, we offer opportunities for career
growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.As part of
our Engineering team, you would analyze data, draft implementation
plans for production process optimization. Seeking out ways to
maximize efficiencies by eliminating the waste of valuable
resources that directly impact our overall operating costs. You are
instrumental to the manufacturing of Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's
Famous, and our other product brands, to meet the needs of our
customers and consumers. The Industrial Engineer will lead efforts
to develop and improve processes, work with operations to implement
projects to increase productivity, provide guidance and expertise
in various areas. This position will also assist with special
projects. This position is responsible for define, develop, and
implement plant continuous improvement projects in all areas of
plant operations. Focuses on analysis and project implementation to
optimize worker efficiency, yield improvement, waste reduction and
workplace optimization along with accurate cost standards and
procedures. Core ResponsibilitiesStudies functional statements,
organization charts, and project information to determine functions
and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify
areas of duplication.Establishes work measurement programs and
analyzes work samples to develop standards for labor
utilization.Analyzes work force utilization, facility layout, and
operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and
production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers
and equipment.Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency
and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring
job duties, reorganization of workflow, relocating workstations and
equipment, and purchase of equipment.Confers with management and
engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.Recommends
and implements methods of improvement based on leading edge
technologies and industrial engineering principles to improve
operating performance and reduce waste, delays and costs.Teach,
coach and train to enhance operational execution and
efficiency.Monitors installation and ensures proposal
specifications and budget are met.Develops and maintains management
systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage and salary
administration, and job evaluation.Ensures effective productivity
and production measurements are established for identified
processes in the plant. Monitors system and expands it as
necessary.Analyzes, recommends, designs and implements enhancements
to existing work methods, flows and processes to improve current
capabilities.Communicates with management on all changes in work
standards.Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for methods
and processes.Manages multiple engineering projects ensuring
on-time completion according to schedule and within budget
guidelines.Leads and coordinates the activities of those assigned
to project teams.Researches technology advancements and systems to
develop cost effective improvements to operating methods and
procedures.Partner with Operations leadership to identify and
improve based on their needs -- delivering results for our
customer.Coach, develop, and train plant employees, plant
leadership, and corporate leadership on our Management Operating
System and sustainability efforts.The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as
assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the
essential functions. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year
college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or
equivalent combination of education and experience,
required.Industrial Engineering Degree, preferred.Excellent written
and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork,
analytical reasoning, and adaptability. Especially while engaging
with company leadership to drive initiatives.Strong planning,
organization, and execution skills.Effective critical thinking,
decision making and problem-solving skills.Understand and
experience with system capabilities and finding ways to improve
system performance.Effective planning and organizational skills
with demonstrated multi-tasking and project management
skills.Ability to use exposure monitoring, equipment, interpret and
communicate results.Strong interpersonal and technical skills,
required.Must be able to travel 50% of the time as position may
support multiple locations.Ability to work well with others in fast
paced, dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful, approachable
and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a
positive work environment.Must be able to travel up to 25% of the
time: may support multi-plant locations.Supervisory
Responsibilities Provides leadership and guidance to employees on
the Production Floor.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable
laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.Work
Environment & Physical Demands The work environment characteristics
& physical demands described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions
(non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related),
working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne
particles, and chemicals.Noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate but can be loud when in the production
area.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision
abilities required include close vision, distance vision and
ability to adjust focus.Frequently required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.EEO/AA
InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to
workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender
identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.
Keywords: Smithfield Foods, West Allis , Industrial Engineer, Engineering , Cudahy, Wisconsin
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