Industrial Engineer
Company: Smithfield
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Locations
US-VA-Smithfield (North Plant)
Your Opportunity
A great job and a great future await you at Smithfield Foods. As
the world's largest pork processor and largest hog producer in the
United States, we're a $16 billion global food company with more
than 55,000 employees. We're looking for motivated people who want
to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with
us.
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are
eligible for great benefits packages:
Competitive Starting Pay
Annual Bonus Earning Potential
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
*Program eligibilities apply
Looking to move? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance
packages! Benefits include, but are not limited to:
Lump Sum payments
Agents to help you sell/ buy
Lease Termination Assistance
Moving of goods and vehicles
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional
development, and tuition assistance.
As part of our Engineering team, you would analyze data, draft
implementation plans for production process optimization. Seeking
out ways to maximize efficiencies by eliminating the waste of
valuable resources that directly impact our overall operating
costs. You are instrumental to the manufacturing of Smithfield,
Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and our other product brands, to meet the
needs of our customers and consumers.
The Industrial Engineer will lead efforts to develop and improve
processes, work with operations to implement projects to increase
productivity, provide guidance and expertise in various areas. This
position will also assist with special projects. This position is
responsible for define, develop, and implement plant continuous
improvement projects in all areas of plant operations. Focuses on
analysis and project implementation to optimize worker efficiency,
yield improvement, waste reduction and workplace optimization along
with accurate cost standards and procedures.
Core Responsibilities
Studies 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.
Recommends 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.
Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans
and recommendations.
Recommends and implements methods of improvement based on leading
edge technologies and industrial engineering principles to improve
operating performance and reduce waste, delays and costs.
Teach, coach and train to enhance operational execution and
efficiency.
Monitors installation and ensures proposal specifications and
budget are met.
Develops and 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, designs 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 engineering projects ensuring on-time completion
according to schedule and within budget guidelines.
Leads and coordinates the activities of those assigned to project
teams.
Researches technology advancements and systems to develop cost
effective improvements to operating methods and procedures.
Partner with Operations leadership to identify and improve based on
their needs -- delivering results for our customer
Coach, develop, and train plant employees, plant leadership, and
corporate leadership on our Management Operating System and
sustainability efforts
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 a regionally accredited four-year college or
university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent
combination of education and experience, required.
Industrial Engineering Degree, preffered.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational
planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
Especially while engaging with company leadership to drive
initiatives.
Strong planning, organization, and execution skills.
Effective critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving
skills.
Understand and experience with system capabilities and finding ways
to improve system performance.
Effective planning and organizational skills with demonstrated
multi-tasking and project management skills.
Ability to use exposure monitoring, equipment, interpret and
communicate results.
Strong interpersonal and technical skills, required.
Must be able to travel 50% of the time as position may support
multiple 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides leadership and guidance to employees on the Production
Floor.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.
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.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance
vision and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and
talk or hear.
Careers and Benefits
To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit
smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to
create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job - it's the foundation for a
lifelong career with training designed to help you advance
professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive
benefits packages to our full-time employees.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we
operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
About Smithfield Foods
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc.
(https://www.smithfieldfoods.com/) is an American food company with
agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs
globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly -"
and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated
protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for
more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments
to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and
reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain
by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity
and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our
communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic
brands, such as Smithfield -, Eckrich - and Nathan's Famous -,
among many others. For more information, visit
www.smithfieldfoods.com
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, and connect with us onFacebook,Twitter,LinkedInandInstagram.
EEO/AA Information
Smithfield 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.
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ID2023-26903
Job LocationsUS-VA-Smithfield (North Plant)
CategoryMaintenance/Engineering
TypeFull-Time
FLSA StatusExempt
ShiftCorporate - Day Shift
Keywords: Smithfield, Suffolk , Industrial Engineer, Engineering , Smithfield, Virginia
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