INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Description
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Plainwell, Michigan
DESCRIPTION
Position at JBS USA Food Company
Salaried Position
Position Title: Industrial Engineer
Department: Industrial Engineering
Location: Plainwell, Michigan
Salary Class: Exempt
Title of Supervisor: Industrial Engineering Manager
Purpose & Scope: Key purpose of this position is to develop, install and maintain cost effective methods of manufacturing.
Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.
- Participates in the initiation phase of new production lines to assist in design for cost effective manufacturing, layout, labor, and efficiencies.
- Perform motion studies to support operations on crewing needs and to stablish standards
- Measure variances to standards, identifies out of control variances, investigates root causes and suggests solutions
- Generate daily, and weekly labor and HOG reports. Lead weekly labor meetings with the plant team to drive actions and results
- Investigate, and install most effective methods of manufacturing to keep company at competitive edge
- Drive the use of processes throughout the business. Be a lead in process map training and drive the culture of continuous improvement
- Assist in financial planning and cost analysis. (Labor reporting, cost to produce and payback analysis)
- Responsible for all plant efficiency files calculations and accuracy
- Resolve labor issues relative to RE/Workload management with legal department, and UFCW
- Educates plant personnel on work measurements and assists corporate with labor initiatives
- Update and maintain EASE standards and video server
- Frequent communication with senior team members concerning status of labor efficiency and projects
- Regular contact with IE team at corporate and other facilities
- Perform other projects/assignments as required.
Working Conditions:
- Travel up to 15% a year
- Must be able to work in areas with hot and cold temperatures
- Not remote
- 50% standing and walking around the facility
- Work with plant’s operations schedule, which may include some Saturdays
Requirements:
Education: Four-year degree in Engineering, or related field.
Experience:
- 2+ year in manufacturing
- Experience with motion studies beneficial
Skills:
- Advanced Microsoft Office, with focus on excel
- Organized and detail oriented
- Manage priorities and dynamic deadlines
- Strong analytical and math skills
- Self-starter and a team player
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal
- Process oriented
Relationships
Internal: Regional Beef Team
External: Contractors
Supervision of Personnel:
Manages: This position has no direct reports
EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS