Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineer
This opportunity allows an Industrial Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on optimizing operations across multiple manufacturing sites. The role centers on improving process efficiency, enhancing system reliability, and driving sustainable, high‑performance production. The Industrial Engineer will support projects from initial design through implementation and continuous improvement, helping ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality food manufacturing.
Relocation and travel required.
Responsibilities
Operational Excellence & System Optimization
- Lead efficiency and productivity improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
- Standardize operating practices and support continuous improvement across multiple facilities.
- Analyze production workflows, utilities, and system performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support reliability strategies for critical systems and infrastructure.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
- Ensure processes meet applicable environmental, safety, and quality regulations.
- Participate in audits, documentation reviews, and sampling programs.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and operational data.
Project Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Support and lead engineering projects involving process optimization, new technology evaluation, and system upgrades.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams on equipment installations, layout changes, and scaling of new processes.
- Develop specifications, evaluate vendors, and support procurement decisions.
- Provide engineering input for construction and facility modification projects.
Data Analysis, Design & Innovation
- Perform detailed technical and operational assessments, calculations, and modeling.
- Develop process flow diagrams, layouts, mass balances, and process documentation.
- Support pilot testing, validation trials, and commercialization of new processes or improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve safety, and enhance throughput.
Additional
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Regular and punctual attendance required.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills & Abilities
- 2+ years of industrial engineering, operations, or technical leadership experience (food or industrial manufacturing preferred).
- Experience with process optimization, layout design, workflow analysis, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with manufacturing utilities, automation interfaces (HMI/SCADA), and plant systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CAD (2D and/or 3D) is a plus.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings; electrical schematic reading is a plus.
Competencies
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication across all levels of an organization.
- Ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
- People-centered leadership style with the ability to coach and collaborate.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements
This position operates within a manufacturing environment and may require flexible hours, including occasional weekends. The role involves travel to multiple facilities and participation in a collaborative, improvement-focused engineering team.
Experience & Education
- Experience: 2+ years in industrial engineering, process engineering, operations, or related technical roles.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
Department
Engineering
Benefits
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits may include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending plans, matching 401(k), profit sharing, and paid time off/holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
This employer provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees, prohibiting discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Post‑offer physical and substance testing may be required.
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