Industrial Engineer - Plant Optimization & Lean Projects

Hormel Foods; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Education benefits

Job summary

Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc. in Willmar, MN, part of Hormel Foods, seeks an Industrial Engineer to lead major projects, optimize layouts, and drive continuous improvement across operations. The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with plant teams.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Travel up to 10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of Industrial Engineer experience.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with DMAIC process for continuous improvement.
• Applicants must not require visa sponsorship and must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates major industrial engineering projects, plant layouts, new equipment installations, labor standards, and productivity improvements.
• Applies product knowledge and problem-solving to improve efficiency and production capacity.
• Provides plant operations with solutions on equipment layouts and plant capacities.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DMAIC

Job description

Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc. in Willmar, MN, part of Hormel Foods, seeks an Industrial Engineer to lead major projects, optimize layouts, and drive continuous improvement across operations. The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with plant teams.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Travel up to 10% may be involved.