Industrial Engineer

Must have Skill Set: BS Industrial Engineering degree or similar

• Develop and optimize centerline settings, machine setpoints and operating parameters for production equipment
• Lead process improvement initiatives across changeovers, sanitation, tooling and other workflow areas; identify operational inefficiencies and drive new process development where needed
• Partner with teams to evaluate and recommend cost-reduction, automation and capital improvement opportunities
• Improve equipment reliability by analyzing performance data, reducing scrap and waste and ensuring availability of critical parts
• Support Commissioning, Validation, and Startup (CVS) activities for capital projects and ensure smooth integration into operations
• Collaborate with Maintenance team to enhance preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, spare parts planning, repair procedures and overall asset health
• Analyze CMMS (M+) work-order data to identify patterns, root causes and improvement opportunities in maintenance performance
• Establish documentation standards for vendors and contractors that support training material development and operational readiness
• Serve as the primary liaison for OEMs, coordinating technician visits and providing on-site support as needed
• Lead targeted initiatives to increase uptime and equipment availability while reducing failures and unplanned downtime
• Coach and develop the Operational Process Leads to improve their skills, allowing them to be more effective team members; teams may be formed to attack a specific defect / loss or to support a specific project / initiative
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent in the Engineering / Technology Field from an accredited institution
• 2-5 years of industry experience developing and writing procedures with cross functional teams; experience use with total productive maintenance (TPM) preferred
• Proficient use and knowledge in SAP, Adobe Acrobat Writer, PLC, AutoCAD and/or similar 2D CAD program and Shop Floor integration
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools and principles preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; food industry experience is preferred
• Knowledge and experience with plant operations, packaging and processing equipment
• Ability to proactively lead and coach teams to solve problems, multi-task, deliver continuous improvement initiatives, establish sound operating