Industrial Engineering Co-op (temporary)

LiDestri Foods, Inc. • Rochester, NY

12h

About The Position

The Industrial Engineering Co-op will support continuous improvement initiatives within a high-speed food manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on exposure to operations, data analysis, process optimization, and lean manufacturing practices. The co-op will work closely with supply chain, engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis tools is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to spend time on the production floor
• Coursework or experience in project management, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement preferred
• Familiarity with food manufacturing or high-speed production environments preferred
• Experience with time studies, process mapping, or statistical analysis preferred

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in project management, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement preferred
• Familiarity with food manufacturing or high-speed production environments preferred
• Experience with time studies, process mapping, or statistical analysis preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies, work measurement, and line balancing on high-speed production lines
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, standard work, waste reduction)
• Help develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation
• Participate in root cause analysis for downtime, scrap, and quality issues
• Support capacity analysis, labor optimization, and productivity tracking
• Assist with layout planning and material flow improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Safety
• Prepare reports, presentations, and visual management tools for leadership review
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Benefits

• Great career-pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• Dental, vision, HSA
• 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses
• And many more….

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern