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JBS Foods

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

JBS Foods, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER Plainwell, Michigan

Position at JBS USA Food Company Salary Classified 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

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 establish 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+ years 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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex or gender identity; religion, national origin; disability, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status. Individuals will be protected from retaliation for exercise of rights guaranteed by the revised Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination Act, the Military Service Conditions of Employment Act (with an FMVE). The employer will provide a worker who works in the state of Michigan to receive health services, including coverage for the employee’s department as required in various realms.

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