Industrial Engineer
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
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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 Opportunity 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.Salary Range$59,500.00 - $89,500.00
Keywords: Smithfield Foods, Ankeny , Industrial Engineer, Engineering , Des Moines, Iowa
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