Smithfield Foods · 12 hours ago
Senior Process Improvement Engineer
Martin City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. As a Senior Process Improvement Engineer, you will spearhead initiatives to transform manufacturing operations, enhance product quality, and elevate safety standards across multiple facilities.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
You will analyze and improve plant processes to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality by conducting time studies, capacity analyses, and risk assessments
You will also recommend and implement engineering solutions, layout changes, and equipment upgrades while identifying lean waste elimination opportunities to optimize production performance
You will lead and facilitate lean initiatives—including Kaizen, 5S, A3 problem solving, and Value Stream Mapping—to drive continuous improvement across operations
You will serve as a change agent, implementing standardized and sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency and foster a culture of operational excellence
You will lead multiple engineering and continuous improvement projects from initial concept through successful implementation, ensuring each initiative delivers operational value
You will also manage project execution with a strong focus on meeting budget, timeline, and performance objectives
You will conduct root cause analysis, process mapping, and advanced data collection to uncover opportunities for operational improvement
You will also design and develop systems that enable accurate productivity tracking and support ongoing performance optimization efforts
You will develop and maintain standard operating procedures, labor standards, and production measurement systems to ensure consistent and efficient operations
You will also enhance management tools that support cost analysis, financial planning, and job evaluation, enabling data-driven decisions across the organization
You will collaborate with teams across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to align initiatives and drive cohesive improvements
You will also support process validation and the successful installation of new equipment to ensure efficiency and compliance from day one
You will facilitate training workshops and coach plant personnel and leaders on best practices in process optimization
You will conduct internal audits and evaluations to ensure regulatory and policy adherence
You will research and implement emerging technologies that boost operational efficiency and support long-term sustainability goals
You will also lead technical advancements that drive measurable improvements in product quality and manufacturing performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related field)
5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, or industrial engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience leading CI or lean manufacturing initiatives across multiple departments or facilities
Preferred
Strong analytical, planning, and project management skills with a track record of results
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel knowledge required
SAP experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage across all levels of the organization
Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools (certification preferred)
Self-motivated and capable of working independently with a high degree of accountability
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
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