ASSISTANT INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER - 2ND SHIFT

JBS Foods; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Marshalltown, IA is seeking an Assistant Industrial Engineer for the 2nd shift. This salaried, exempt role reports to the Industrial Engineer and supports labor standards, work measurement, and manufacturing improvements within the Pork division.

The ideal candidate has a four-year engineering or related degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Excel. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to drive cost-effective manufacturing and plant

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering, business or related field required.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Food industry experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate effective people skills.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Package.
• Intermediate-Advanced Excel level necessary.
• Trustworthy – will be handling confidential material.
• Self-Starter, team Player.

Responsibilities

• Develops, installs and maintain cost-effective methods of manufacturing and fair and equitable labor standards using MTM-2 predetermined time standard software.
• Selects appropriate work measurement techniques.
• Measures variances to standards, identifies out of control variances, investigates reasons, and suggests solutions, installs, and follows up.
• Keeps tally of the methods changes reducing cost of production and strives for budgeted goal.
• Completes daily labor efficiency report.
• Keeps abreast to the trend of technology, investigates & installs most effective methods of manufacturing to keep company at competitive advantage at all times.
• Upholds working relationship with local union.
• Participates in initiation of new production lines to assist in design for cost-effective manufacturing.
• Prepare detailed layouts of plant facilities to optimize utilization and product flow.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Performs various other tasks as needed.

Skills

Analytical and math skills

Written and verbal communication

People skills

MS Office

Excel

Confidential material handling

Self-starter, team player

Food industry experience (preferred)

General computer skills

Education

Four-year degree in engineering, business or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

Assistant Industrial Engineer

Division/Department: Pork

Location: Marshalltown

Job title: Assistant Industrial Engineer

Reports to: Industrial Engineer

Salaried Grade: Type of position: Hours: 2nd shift

Exempt Full-time Flexible as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year degree in engineering, business or related field required


• Must demonstrate strong analytical and math skills


• Relevant food industry experience preferred but not required.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills


• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Package


• Intermediate-Advance Excel level necessary


• Trustworthy – will be handling confidential material


• Self-Starter, team Player

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develops, installs and maintain cost-effective methods of manufacturing and fair and equitable labor standards using MTM-2 predetermined time standard software.


• Selects appropriate work measurement techniques.


• Measures variances to standards, identifies out of control variances, investigates reasons, and suggests solutions, installs, and follows up.


• Keeps tally of the methods changes reducing cost of production and strives for budgeted goal.


• Completes daily labor efficiency report.


• Keeps abreast to the trend of technology, investigates & installs most effective methods of manufacturing to keep company at competitive advantage at all times.


• Upholds working relationship with local union.


• Participates in initiation of new production lines to assist in design for cost-effective manufacturing.


• Prepare detailed layouts of plant facilities to optimize utilization and product flow.


• Attends weekly staff meetings.


• Performs various other tasks as needed.

Approved by: Marisela Ramirez

Title: Employment Manager

Posting Date: 09/28/2026 Closing Date: Until filled

JBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS