Plant Industrial Engineer

Description

Position at JBS USA Food Company

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Souderton, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION

Position at JBS USA Food Company

JOB DESCRIPTION FORM

Salaried & Salaried Non-Exempt Position

Position Title: Industrial Engineer

Department: Industrial Engineering

Location: Souderton, PA

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 in the Souderton facility.

Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.

• Participates in initiation phase of new production lines to assist in design for cost effective manufacturing, layout, labor and efficiencies

• Prepare detailed layouts of plant facilities to optimize utilization and product flow.

• Develop, install and maintain equitable standards. Work includes the establishment of the format to be used in the development of standards data, crewing guides, reconciliation reports and the use of work-sampling techniques to resolve questions of operator utilization or performance.

• Measure variances to standards, identifies out of control variances, investigates reasons and suggests solutions, installs and follow up.

• Keeps tally of the method changes reducing cost of production and strives for budgeted goal. Completes daily/weekly labor efficiency report.

• Researches technology advancements and systems to develop cost effective improvements to operating methods and procedures.

• Drive the use of processes throughout the business. Be a lead in process map training and drive the culture of continuous process improvement.

• Assist in financial planning and cost analysis. (labor reporting and cost to produce analysis)

• Selects appropriate techniques of work measurement and measures work contents of support labors. Installs standards, measures performance against standards.

• Responsible for all equipment necessary to complete duties.

• Responsible for labor issues relative to RE/Workload management with legal department, UFCW, Wage and Hour.

• Coach 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.

Working Conditions:

• Travel up to 25% a year.

• Work environment: Must be able to work in areas with hot, and cold conditions while in facilities.

Requirements:

Education:

• Four-year degree in Engineering, or related field.
• Industrial Engineering degree preferred

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in Food Industry beneficial.
• Predetermined Time Software (EASE) experience beneficial

Skills:

• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office
• General knowledge of food processing
• Effective critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Effective planning and organizational skills with demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills

Relationships

Internal: Regional Beef Team

External: Contractors

Supervision of Personnel:

Manages: This position has no direct reports.

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