Industrial Engineer

GreenKiss Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Staffing Specialists is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist at their new flagship office in Lynn, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in food manufacturing methods. Responsibilities include maintaining yield and cost data, analyzing labor costs, and collaborating with management to improve production efficiency.

Candidates must be proficient in MS Office, have strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with food manufacturing methods is required.
• Ability to read and interpret various business and technical documents.
• Proficient in performing basic arithmetic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update yield and cost system data.
• Analyze labor costs for optimal efficiency.
• Improve layout and workflow of production spaces.
• Manage engineering work supplied by vendors.
• Collaborate with management on production capabilities.

Skills

Food manufacturing methods

Process improvement programs

MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Nexus Staffing Specialists is a dynamic, fast growing company with tremendous advancement opportunity. We are presently searching for a Talent Acquisition Specialist for our new flagship office at 330 Lynnway in Lynn, MA. This state of the art, custom designed location is our 4th office.

Nexus Staffing Specialists has combined experience of over 20 years in staffing and providing talent globally. Our professional staff of recruiters based in the Boston and NY area provides comprehensive staffing needs including temporary, temporary to hire, and professional placement in the areas of manufacturing, engineering, IT, finance, logistics and warehouse, supervisory, operations and more.

Job Description

• Responsible for updating and maintaining yield and cost system data.
• Performs labor cost analysis to determine the most efficient use of labor resources.
• Studies and recommends equipment, workflow, design, and ergonomic changes to the production lines and other work areas of facility for maximum efficiency.
• Sets production time and yield standards.
• Plans and oversees layout of equipment, office, and production spaces in all facilities.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications for purchase of equipment, materials or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. Works closely with purchasing.
• Manages engineering work and equipment supplied by outside vendors.
• Plans engineering changes and layouts.
• Reviews prototypes of new products and performs feasibility studies.
• Recommends, plans, and initiates projects involving cost reduction, work simplification methods and standardization, material handling, plant layout and equipment justification analyses.
• Collaborates with management and others regarding manufacturing capabilities, schedules, and other production issues to facilitate production processes and initiate cost reduction.
• Represents manufacturing on Design Review meeting (e.g. responsible for implementing and maintaining operational procedures).
• Consults with and works closely with teams regarding product design and tooling to ensure efficiency and best processes.
• Transitions new products into production.

Experience with food manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.

Computer proficient in MS office including Excel, Word and Power Point.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, team member and outside vendors. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from operating managers and regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to top management, and government officials, if required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations such as machine speeds, pounds per hour, and to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.