Industrial Engineer

About the role

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 more sustainable by improving safety for food transport, reducing food waste, increasing product lifespan, and lowering the carbon footprint through reduced packaging materials.

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; 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits starting on the 1st of the month after hire.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
• Annual bonus and merit increase potential.
• A collaborative environment with leadership development opportunities.