INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

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Are you looking to join one of the fastest growing Mexican food companies in the world? Here at MegaMex Foods, our purpose is to Reimagine Mexican Flavors. MegaMex was born in 2009; we have found our niche in bringing unique and traditional Mexican flavors to dinner and restaurant tables around the world.

Opportunities are endless with our locations domestic and international including the Orange Office, Distribution Center in Saginaw, Manufacturing Plant in Dallas, and several plants in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. At the core of who we are is Together – Juntos. Together, we bring the spirit of Mexico to every table.

We value different backgrounds and work experiences as they provide new ideas and ways to Reimagine Mexican Flavors. We aim to drive a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, safe, and free to be themselves. We are Juntos!

Major Primary Duties:

• Project Management
  • Manage Capital Projects: Develop and manage capital projects, financial budgets, and plans. Coordinate, consult, advise, and learn from team members.
  • Oversee Business Aspects of Assets: Manage capital projects, compliance projects, and equipment reliability.
  • Address Business Needs: Manage specific priorities and special projects as needed.
• Process Improvement and Efficiency
  • Lead and Implement Process Improvements: Identify, investigate, recommend, and implement changes to improve OEE, efficiency, effectiveness, and safety. Drive cost savings and operational improvements through process changes, capital investments, and automation projects. Oversee changes in processes, procedures, and equipment to enhance operations.
  • Evaluate and Develop Manufacturing Processes: Design and conduct research programs, collaborate with equipment vendors, and apply knowledge of product design and fabrication to develop and improve manufacturing methods.
  • Improve Manufacturing Efficiency: Analyze and plan workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Implement lean manufacturing practices to reduce waste and optimize output.
  • Define and Control Process Variables: Establish critical process variables, controls, metrics, and tolerances. Maintain accurate plant capacities by process.
  • Use AutoCAD Software: Develop, design, and recommend plant and equipment layouts using AutoCAD.
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Prepare Reports: Collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends to prepare product and process reports.
  • Track Key Manufacturing KPIs: Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including labor efficiency and overtime.
  • Maintain Labor Cost Database: Update direct labor costs and provide information to the plant accounting team.
• Workforce Development
  • Enhance Workforce Skills: Improve and verify technical skill levels of the production workforce and assist in training as needed.
  • Develop Cost-Efficient Labor Standards: Use direct time studies and work sampling to create effective labor standards.
  • Support Operations Team: Assist in achieving operational targets and troubleshooting production challenges.
• Professional Development
  • Maintain Professional Knowledge: Attend educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks, and participate in professional societies
• Compliance and Safety
  • Ensure Safety Compliance: Follow all plant safety practices, including LOTO and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Comply with all applicable specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and FDA/USDA regulations.
  • Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices: Adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Miscellaneous
  • Perform Additional Duties: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Industrial Engineer OR Five (5) or more years of experience in implementing process control solutions in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of USDA, FDA, and OSHA regulations
• Experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• An understanding of the DMAIC process and ability to use these skills for continuous improvement.
• Other minimum qualifications may apply.

Requirements:

• Masters in industrial engineering or related field
• Six or more years related work experience
• Kaizen, Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or Lean process facilitation
• Experience in process modeling and simulation
• Proven accomplishments in an industrial setting and an ability to work in a collaborative environment to optimize plant assets
• Broad knowledge of process engineering concepts, operations management, and unit operations
• Project management experience
• Understanding of PI (data historian), ACAD (auto CAD), MS Project

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting or an equivalent
• 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong work ethics with an attention to detail.

Statements & Disclaimers:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• MegaMex is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration, without regard to , , , , , , , disability, origin, veteran status, genetic data, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.
• MegaMex Foods is an E-Verify employer. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without restrictions for any employer at any time.
• MegaMex Foods is a drug-free workplace. All candidates are required to successfully pass a background & drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request. Please contact the MegaMex Foods Human Resources team for further details.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.