Associate Industrial Engineer-Jennie-O - Willmar, MN

Hormel Foods • Willmar, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level