Smithfield Foods · 2 days ago
Associate Process Improvement Engineer
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. As an Associate Process Improvement Engineer, you will drive high-impact initiatives across manufacturing and operations, focusing on streamlining processes, enhancing product quality, and reducing operational costs through data analytics and lean methodologies.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Process Optimization: You will evaluate and enhance plant efficiencies by analyzing workforce utilization, facility layouts, and operational workflows; conducting time studies, capacity analyses, and risk assessments; and identifying lean waste elimination opportunities through data-driven process improvement methods
Continuous Improvement and Lean Initiatives: You will implement process improvements using A3 problem-solving, Kaizen events, and Value Stream Mapping, while deploying and sustaining MIQ lean transformation and Smithfield Way principles. You will also support cultural and operational change by driving continuous improvement strategies that embed excellence across the organization
Data Analysis and Problem Solving: You will assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions and use data insights to generate actionable projects using A3 methodology
Technology and Systems: You will be responsible for ensuring and helping implement new equipment or technologies to improve production. You will monitor new installations and compliance with budget and specifications
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Development: You will create and maintain Standard Operations Procedures, work standards, and visual management systems and establish "best in class" and "best practice" standards to optimize production
Training and Coaching: You will participate in and facilitate training workshops to promote cultural and operational improvements through knowledge sharing
Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to drive standardized processes to help improve decision-making and maintain data integrity
Compliance, Reporting and Sustainability: You will support compliance audits and maintain sustainability of improvements. You will deliver reports and presentations to senior leadership and contribute to sustainability goals around energy, water, and waste reduction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Must be a self-starter with a high level of accountability and the ability to work independently or in team settings
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a collaborative and coaching mindset
Ability to lead by influence, utilizing factual data to support initiatives and drive improvement efforts
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
Founded in 1936
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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