Industrial Engineer

Lakeside Manufacturing is America's Premier Stainless Steel Utility Cart Manufacturer. Since 1946, Lakeside has continued to move the food service industry forward with innovative utility carts and stainless steel moving, storing, delivery, dispensing, and merchandising solutions. We look to hire people who value a positive work environment, have a passion for serving our customers, and have a desire to learn and grow. Lakeside's culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals who are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents to the next level and beyond.

Lakeside is currently seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer to join our dedicated team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Schedule: 5-day workweek - Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Work Environment: Culture forward, team-oriented, safety-first, free coffee, nice lunchroom

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Industrial Engineer plans and coordinates production-engineering processes, improves efficiency of operations, project manages relative to engineering, production and programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and coordinate production engineering processes on daily basis to produce high quality products
• Develop process improvements that effectively utilize equipment and materials to maximize production
• Develop work instructions for production areas
• Develop operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives
• Identify unsafe operations and practices and report the same to management or a member of the safety committee
• Establish safety procedures and environmental regulations for team members
• Provide engineering support for production and maintenance activities to ensure maximum production
• Perform engineering analysis to reduce downtime and outages
• Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements
• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities
• Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes
• Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability
• Investigate problems, analyze root causes and derive resolutions
• Aid in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability
• Create and maintain the schedules of individuals or teams within an organization
• Create and report on key performance indicators for production

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must be able to apply concepts using fractions and decimals, ratios and proportions and relate them to practical situations.

Some key advantages of working at Lakeside include: a wonderful culture, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefits package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, attendance, anniversary and holiday bonus, generous paid time off, and an educational assistance program offering up to $5250.00 a year.