Industrial Engineer

IFCO•McDonough, GA

About The Position

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products. We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint. „The future is circular“ Industrial Engineer Summary: To provide process improvements, set work standards, evaluate operational costs, validate capital expenditures, document operational procedures, determine the most economical process flows, and perform project management functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing
2-5 years practical experience working in automated manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of CAD software or comparable software dealing with layouts and process flow mapping
Experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
Strong lean manufacturing experience
Substantial experience in automated productions
Substantial experience in supplier management/equipment design and compliance to specification
Working knowledge of FMS
Product costing knowledge and ability to identify opportunities for cost reduction
Experience with cross-functional collaboration and management
Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
Understanding of manufacturing processes
Knowledge of quality and business systems
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Planning and prioritizing activities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to gather, analyze and present data effectively
Sound ability to diagnose and solve problems

Responsibilities

Establish operational methods and work standards using various work measurement techniques
Identify, evaluate, and recommend changes or improvements in operational processes, procedures, and equipment and to provide analysis to support these changes
Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis
Optimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment
Support operations teams to improve efficiencies and resolve issues
Play a key role in the implementation of new processes, equipment, and products
Initiate, plan, execute, and control strategic projects to accomplish strategic goals
Maintain site drawings used for site design improvements and operation flow mapping
Lead delivery of assigned initiatives under the global service center strategy, executing to the direction, priorities, and standards set by the Director, Service Centre Excellence
Other tasks as assigned