Associate Industrial Engineer-Jennie-O - Willmar, MN

Associate Industrial Engineer

Creates a competitive advantage for Hormel Foods by working cross-functionally to optimize manufacturing processes, eliminate waste, improve ergonomics, implement continuous improvement methodologies, and build accurate labor standards, costs, and production capacities.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and implements effective and cost-efficient labor standards
• Supports and maintains departmental production labor cost systems
• Applies effective workplace designs to meet ergonomic/safety objectives
• Initiates, supports, and justifies capital appropriation requests for projects and equipment
• Identifies opportunities for cost reductions and efficiency improvements for the plant and works cross-functionally to implement these solutions
• Contributes to plant-wide continuous improvement efforts through knowledge and implementation of the Hormel Production System

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
• Must be open to future relocation

Location:

• Willmar, MN

Training:

• Complete a comprehensive set of job-specific training modules during the first six months of employment. This training program consists of working with experienced Industrial Engineers to learn these basic skills in a hands-on environment:
• Work measurement, time studies, and manufacturing processes
• Use of our software for labor efficiency measurement and labor cost
• Continuous Improvement methodologies, standardization, and waste reduction using Hormel Production System
• Use of plant production floor data collection software
• People Safety and Ergonomics in a food manufacturing facility
• Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Capital Project Execution including defining requirements, scoping a project, selecting equipment, calculating return on investment, and supporting installation and start-up
• Calculating department and line capacities and utilization rates
• Industrial Engineers attend a virtual Inspired Hires orientation. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase product knowledge, company knowledge, and leadership skills.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.
• The base pay range for this position $59,000 to $82,600 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.