Associate Lean Process Improvement Engineer

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Middlesboro, KY seeks an Associate Process Improvement Engineer to drive high-impact initiatives across manufacturing and operations. You’ll apply engineering principles, data analytics, and lean methods to streamline processes, improve product quality, and reduce costs across facilities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to implement continuous improvement strategies and cultivate a culture of operational excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Process optimization to improve plant efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Lead lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping.
• Perform data analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and leadership to sustain improvements.
• Develop SOPs and training to embed best practices.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Communication

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Middlesboro, KY seeks an Associate Process Improvement Engineer to drive high-impact initiatives across manufacturing and operations. You’ll apply engineering principles, data analytics, and lean methods to streamline processes, improve product quality, and reduce costs across facilities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to implement continuous improvement strategies and cultivate a culture of operational excellence and innovation.