Industrial Engineer - Food Manufacturing
Here at Monarca Food Solutions (Palmex / Evans) we are committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community. We bring better-for you snacking to consumers with brands dating back nearly a century and are proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily.
If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere.
Competitive Benefits offered to employees:
- Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Evans / Palmex is hiring an Industrial Engineer in our Kingsport, TN facility. Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Industrial Engineer will be responsible for improving the efficiency, productivity, and safety of production processes. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze current manufacturing operations, implement process improvements, and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
What You Will Do:
· Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in production, materials handling, and packaging to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall plant performance.
· Time and Motion Studies: Conduct time and motion studies to optimize labor costs and improve production workflows.
· Capacity Planning: Analyze production capacity and develop strategies to optimize plant resources, ensuring that production targets are met in a timely manner.
· Layout Design: Design and optimize plant layouts to improve workflow and minimize material handling time and costs.
· Cost Reduction: Collaborate with management to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies that reduce operating costs without sacrificing product quality.
· Production Planning and Scheduling: Work with production teams to develop and refine scheduling processes to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
· Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and assist in implementing safety standards across manufacturing operations.
· Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize data-driven approaches to analyze production metrics, identify areas for improvement, and report findings to management.
· Project Management: Lead and support special projects, including new equipment installation, process redesigns, and implementation of new technologies.
· Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives (such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) across manufacturing processes and ensure that improvements are sustained over time.