Industrial Engineer

IFCO; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) with match

Annual bonus

Leadership development

Job summary

IFCO, the world market leader for reusable packaging containers, seeks an Industrial Engineer to drive process improvements, set work standards, evaluate costs, and document procedures. You will optimize floor space and material flows, support operations teams, and lead strategic projects aligned with the global service center strategy.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in industrial engineering or manufacturing and 2–5 years in automated environments; CAD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing.
• 2–5 years in automated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of CAD software or similar for layouts and flow mapping.
• Experience in manufacturing/operations and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Establish operational methods and work standards using various work measurement techniques
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend changes or improvements in operational processes, procedures, and equipment and to provide analysis to support these changes
• Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis
• Optimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment
• Support operations teams to improve efficiencies and resolve issues
• Play a key role in the implementation of new processes, equipment, and products
• Initiate, plan, execute, and control strategic projects to accomplish strategic goals
• Maintain site drawings used for site design improvements and operation flow mapping
• Lead delivery of assigned initiatives under the global service center strategy, executing to the direction, priorities, and standards set by the Director, Service Centre Excellence
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Supplier management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & prioritizing

Understanding of manufacturing

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing

Tools

CAD software

FMS

Job description

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

„The future is circular“

Industrial Engineer

Summary:

To provide process improvements, set work standards, evaluate operational costs, validate capital expenditures, document operational procedures, determine the most economical process flows, and perform project management functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish operational methods and work standards using various work measurement techniques
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend changes or improvements in operational processes, procedures, and equipment and to provide analysis to support these changes
• Perform cost studies, economic comparisons, and justification analysis
• Optimize use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment
• Support operations teams to improve efficiencies and resolve issues
• Play a key role in the implementation of new processes, equipment, and products
• Initiate, plan, execute, and control strategic projects to accomplish strategic goals
• Maintain site drawings used for site design improvements and operation flow mapping
• Lead delivery of assigned initiatives under the global service center strategy, executing to the direction, priorities, and standards set by the Director, Service Centre Excellence
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing
• 2-5 years practical experience working in automated manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of CAD software or comparable software dealing with layouts and process flow mapping
• Experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
• Strong lean manufacturing experience
• Substantial experience in automated productions
• Substantial experience in supplier management/equipment design and compliance to specification
• Working knowledge of FMS

Skills & Knowledge

• Product costing knowledge and ability to identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and management
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of quality and business systems
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Planning and prioritizing activities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to gather, analyze and present data effectively
• Sound ability to diagnose and solve problems

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits starting on the 1st of the month after hire.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
• Annual bonus and merit increase potential.
• A collaborative environment with leadership development opportunities.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.