Associate Industrial Engineer
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
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Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great
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 OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages:Competitive Pay: $54,000
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$79,750 annuallyAnnual Bonus Earning PotentialComprehensive Health
Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available
to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of
employment.*Program eligibilities applyOpen to moving? We will
help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!The Associate
Industrial Engineer supports process improvement efforts, projects
and initiatives of the facility. This role aides in determining the
most efficient ways to best utilize people, machines, materials,
information, etc. to provide process improvements. The Associate
Industrial Engineer begins to provide individual contribution to
problem-solving efforts on selected projects to optimize worker
efficiency, yield improvement, waste reduction and workplace
optimization along with accurate cost standards and procedures.
Works and collaborates with Management to define, develop, and
implement plant continuous improvement projects in all areas of
plant operations.Core ResponsibilitiesUtilize 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.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.Reviews 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.Implements methods of
improvement based on leading edge technologies and industrial
engineering principles to improve operating performance and reduce
waste, delays and costs. - Monitors installation and ensures
proposal specifications and budget are met.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, 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 projects ensuring on-time completion
according to schedule and within budget guidelines.Researches
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. 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, or equivalent combination of education and
experience.Industrial Engineering Degree, preferred.Company will
consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated
graduation by end of current school year as qualified.Excellent
written and oral communication skills, organizational planning,
teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.Knowledge and
experience with the Microsoft Suite: including, Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Strong planning, organization, and
execution skills.Ability to use exposure monitoring, equipment,
interpret and communicate results.Strong interpersonal and
technical skills, required.Must be able to travel up to 25% of the
time; may support multi-plant 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.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. - Vision
abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to
adjust focus.Salary RangeEEO/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.
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