Job Summary
- Company
- Hormel Foods Corporation
- Location
- Austin, MN 55912
- Industries
- Manufacturing - Other
- Engineering Services
- Food and Beverage Production
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Entry Level
- Job Reference Code
- 344
Industrial Engineer
About the Job
RESPONSIBILITIES: Hormel Foods has exciting opportunities for Industrial Engineers in our production facilities. Their main responsibility is to drive Continuous Improvement in our plant operations. Other responsibilities may include:
- Develop an understanding of the equipment and manufacturing processes
- Learn and use Six Sigma tools such as (DMAIC) to solve problems
- Using LEAN principals to develop creative ideas to reduce waste and cost in the process
- Participate in and eventually lead an interdisciplinary task force for equipment installations and/or improve plant operations
- Using AutoCAD to develop, design and recommend plant and equipment layouts
- Researching equipment and selecting vendors for new equipment purchase
- Developing project justification (Return On Investment)
- Develop facility capacity and utilization calculations
- Utilizing work measurement to determine and recommend correct plant and line productivity requirements and employee staffing levels
- Maximizing plant and line capacities
- Using ergonomic principles to develop and improve tools, equipment and work stations
- Utilizing simulation software to model plant operations to determine bottlenecks in the operation
- Offering sound technical and engineering advice for facilities performance to include Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
TRAINING:
- Spend up to six weeks in a hands-on training environment before promotion to your own department
- The training program consists of working with experienced Industrial Engineers to learn these basic skills:
- Work measurement, time studies and process flow
- CAD usage and development of plant equipment layouts
- Learn and use our Labor Productivity and Labor Cost software
- Usage of our Data Collection software
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Ergonomics in a food manufacturing facility
- Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
- Plant safety rules and requirements
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HAACP)
- Total Quality Control (TQC)
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Receive continuous feedback regarding training and performance
- Attend a one-week “new employee” orientation at the Corporate Headquarters. This will include presentations by different divisions to increase company knowledge, leadership and technical skills, as well as foster new relationships within the company. You’ll also get a chance to meet and talk with many of the vice presidents of our various divisions.
ADVANCEMENT: Successful Industrial Engineers will advance to higher-level engineer or management positions. Other opportunities may exist in different departments, facilities, international, subsidiaries, or the Corporate Office. Hormel Foods’ promote-from-within philosophy rewards outstanding performance with rapid advancement in the company.
BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase, performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and more.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Preferred candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field with a 2.70 cumulative GPA or higher, and be open to relocation. A requirement of this position is to be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or have a valid work visa. Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship or an employment visa.
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