**Description** **INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER** Plainwell, Michigan **DESCRIPTION** _Position at JBS USA Food Company_ Salaried Position Position Title: Industrial Engineer Department: Industrial Engineering Location: Plainwell, Michigan 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.** **Principle Responsibilities:** List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed. + Participates in the initiation phase of new production lines to assist in design for cost effective manufacturing, layout, labor, and efficiencies. + Perform motion studies to support operations on crewing needs and to stablish standards + Measure variances to standards, identifies out of control variances, investigates root causes and suggests solutions + Generate daily, and weekly labor and HOG reports. Lead weekly labor meetings with the plant team to drive actions and results + Investigate, and install most effective methods of manufacturing to keep company at competitive edge + Drive the use of processes throughout the business. Be a lead in process map training and drive the culture of continuous improvement + Assist in financial planning and cost analysis. (Labor reporting, cost to produce and payback analysis) + Responsible for all plant efficiency files calculations and accuracy + Resolve labor issues relative to RE/Workload management with legal department, and UFCW + Educates 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 + Perform other projects/assignments as required. **Working Conditions:** + Travel up to 15% a year + Must be able to work in areas with hot and cold temperatures + Not remote + 50% standing and walking around the facility + Work with plant’s operations schedule, which may include some Saturdays **Requirements:** **Education: Four-year degree in Engineering, or related field.** **Experience:** + 2+ year in manufacturing + Experience with motion studies beneficial **Skills:** + Advanced Microsoft Office, with focus on excel + Organized and detail oriented + Manage priorities and dynamic deadlines + Strong analytical and math skills + Self-starter and a team player + Ability to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal + Process oriented **Relationships** Internal: Regional Beef Team External: Contractors Supervision of Personnel: Manages: This position has no direct reports **EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS**