What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Mountaire Farms?
Primary Purpose
JOB DESCRIPTION
Be responsible for a larger role in process optimization projects, leading lean manufacturing initiatives and working independently on complex analyses to support production improvements. This mid-level role is responsible for overseeing efficiency projects, collaborating with other engineers and providing technical expertise in process engineering.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
About Us
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Be responsible for a larger role in process optimization projects, leading lean manufacturing initiatives and working independently on complex analyses to support production improvements. This mid-level role is responsible for overseeing efficiency projects, collaborating with other engineers and providing technical expertise in process engineering.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Leads efficiency improvement projects and analyzes complex production workflows. Conducts root cause analyses and design process modifications to enhance productivity. Develops and implements lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversees cost reduction projects and provides solutions for capacity and layout challenges. Collaborates closely with operations and maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve yields. Provides guidance on best practices and methodologies.
- Works with internal customers to analyze operations, implements process improvements, and develops and maintains labor standards. Has the ability to work with insight, flexibility and confidence in response to challenging and changing circumstances.
- Designs workflows and production processes to resolve production bottlenecks and inefficiencies, maximizes production reliability and minimizes cost. Project Teams: Works within project teams to ensure projects are delivered in scope, in budget and on time. Provides reporting on projects as needed.
- Manages the quality outcome of assigned projects, on time and on budget. Provides periodic reporting as directed.
- Directs and enforces safety policies, standards and ergonomics in all projects.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering.
- 3 - 5 years' relevant experience.
- Proficiency in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and process optimization tools.
- AutoCAD skills.
- Collaboration skills and strong teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Project administration.
- Internal resource coordination.
- Presentation skills.
- Protein industry experience a must, poultry manufacturing experience preferred.
- Should be able to troubleshoot and re-design existing systems routinely.
- Work environment includes but is not limited to a normal office environment and operations environment (processing, feed mill, hatchery and wastewater treatment facility).
About Us
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mountaire Corporation and its two operating affiliates, Mountaire Farms Inc. and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. (collectively, “Mountaire Farms” or “Mountaire”), are agricultural food production and processing companies providing competitive jobs to almost 10,000 dedicated employees at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
