ASSISTANT INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER – 2ND SHIFT

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Marshalltown is seeking an Assistant Industrial Engineer for the Pork division. The role reports to the Industrial Engineer and is a 2nd shift, full-time exempt position. A four-year degree in engineering, business, or a related field is required.

You will develop and maintain cost-effective manufacturing methods, measure variances, and support new production lines while collaborating with the local union to ensure efficient product flow. Proficiency in MS Office and Excel is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering, business or related field.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and math skills.
• Knowledge of food industry beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to 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 maintains 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.
• Prepares detailed layouts of plant facilities to optimize utilization and product flow.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Performs various other tasks as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Math skills

Communication skills

People skills

Self-starter / team player

MS Office

Excel (intermediate-advanced)

Computer skills

Education

Four-year degree in engineering, business or related field

Tools

MTM-2 time standard software

Job description

Description

Position at JBS USA

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

ExemptFull-timeFlexible as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year degree in engineering, business or related field required
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and math skills
• Knowledge of food industry beneficial
• 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 maintains 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.
• Prepares 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