Senior Industrial Engineer
About the role
Perdue Foods aims to become the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and retail/foodservice customers worldwide while transforming animal raising practices. As part of Perdue Farms, a fourth‑generation, family‑owned food and agricultural business rooted in tradition yet forward‑thinking, the company values teamwork, integrity, and respect, fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to impact the company and communities. Perdue promotes growth, development, and work‑life balance to help team members thrive.
Summary: Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will lead industrial engineering initiatives focused on engineered standards, process improvement, workplace design, supply chain optimization, and productivity. You will partner closely with manufacturing teams to analyze processes, identify opportunities, and implement solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance. This role suits an analytical, results‑driven engineering professional who excels at solving complex problems, leading projects, and driving meaningful change in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain engineering standards.
- Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
- Design workplace layouts, including the arrangement of equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
- Optimize the flow of materials, information, and resources throughout the supply chain.
- Manage the flow of goods in a production system, including ordering, receiving, storing, and shipping.
- Perform statistical analysis and quality control to ensure products and services meet specified quality standards.
- Conduct time and motion studies to analyze and improve the efficiency of worker movements and processes.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired standard of work.