Associate Industrial Engineer

$83,000 - $130,000/Yr

Smithfield Foods - Sioux City, IA

Part-time - Entry Level

Sioux City, IA

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Associate Industrial Engineer at Smithfield Foods plays a crucial role in supporting process improvement initiatives within the facility. This position focuses on optimizing the use of resources, including people, machines, and materials, to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste. The engineer will collaborate with management to implement continuous improvement projects across various plant operations, contributing to the overall productivity and effectiveness of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Utilize business analytics and industrial engineering tools to study functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication.
• Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Review methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, including restructuring job duties and reorganizing workflow.
• Implement methods of improvement based on leading-edge technologies and industrial engineering principles to improve operating performance and reduce waste, delays, and costs.
• Maintain management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.
• Ensure effective productivity and production measurements are established for identified processes in the plant and monitor the system as necessary.
• Analyze, recommend, and implement enhancements to existing work methods, flows, and processes to improve current capabilities.
• Communicate with management on all changes in work standards.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for methods and processes.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring on-time completion according to schedule and within budget guidelines.
• Research technology advancements and systems to develop cost-effective improvements to operating methods and procedures.
• Coach, develop, and train plant employees on utilizing Smithfield's Management Operating System and how to utilize data to improve their plants and functional areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience with business analytics and industrial engineering tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Earning Potential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available from the first day of employment
• Relocation Assistance packages
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Tuition assistance