Industrial Engineer

OSI Group•Oakland, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

Requirements

Advanced Excel and the MS suite of products is required.
Production and processing knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, systems (SAP), and techniques to maximize the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and their applications.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, modeling production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Working skills on computer and basic application programming.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively across vertical and horizontal lines.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results.
Ability to operate on tight deadlines with multiple priorities that are subject to frequent changes.
Knowledge of design techniques for processes, technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Administrative and accounting skills.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
Experience with Power Bi is a plus
Experience in the food industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop control systems that help in the analysis of costs and planning of finances for investments.
Upgrade processing systems and determine how best to use the workforce to achieve optimum cost advantages.
Learn product requirements and ensure that they are met.
Solve production problems that arise within the organization and facilities.
Design information as well as manufacturing systems to integrate cost and processing design.
Review and develop optimum cost-efficient processes.
Monitor general flow of operations.
Establish programs of work measurement to guarantee fulfillment of targets and deadlines.
Determine how best to utilize the workforce to achieve maximum productivity.
Coordinate quality objectives with manufacturing solutions to maximize product reliability and minimize cost.
Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding processing equipment purchases, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer aids.
Estimate product costs and effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control.
Formulate sampling procedures and designs to measure key performance indicators (KPI’s), reporting yields, efficiencies, quality, and reliability data.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish cost objectives.
Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
Understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.