• Industrial Engineer

    JBS USA (Plainwell, MI)


    Description

    INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

    Plainwell, Michigan

    DESCRIPTION

    _Position at JBS USA Food Company_

    Salaried Position

    Position Title: Industrial Engineer

     

    Department: Industrial Engineering

     

    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