Senior Lean Process Improvement Engineer

Smithfield Foods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Nashville is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead high-impact manufacturing initiatives, improve product quality, and raise safety standards across multiple facilities.

You will apply lean methods, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to optimize processes, manage projects, and drive cost reductions while collaborating with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. Strong data analysis, SOP development, and training abilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience.
• Experience leading CI or lean initiatives across multiple departments or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Process optimization and engineering support to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Lead lean initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, A3, Value Stream Mapping) to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple engineering projects from concept to implementation with budget and timeline focus.
• Perform data analysis and develop performance tracking systems.
• Develop SOPs, labor standards, and production measurement systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Train plant personnel and leaders on process optimization practices.
• Support compliance, governance, and quality assurance activities.
• Research and implement technologies to boost efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Nashville is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead high-impact manufacturing initiatives, improve product quality, and raise safety standards across multiple facilities.

You will apply lean methods, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to optimize processes, manage projects, and drive cost reductions while collaborating with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. Strong data analysis, SOP development, and training abilities are expected.